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Inquire often, but judge rarely, and thou wilt not often be mistaken.

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
Theologian
London
England
William Penn
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Mistaken
Rarely
Judge
Thou
Judging
Often
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