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They that Marry for Money cannot have the true Satisfaction of Marriage the requisite Means being wanting.

William Penn

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William Penn
Age: 73 †
Born: 1644
Born: October 14
Died: 1718
Died: July 30
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Entrepreneur
Philosopher
Politician
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London
England
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