The unspoken word never defeats one. What one does not say does not have to be explained. William Penn More Quotes by William Penn More Quotes From William Penn This is the Comfort of Friends, that though they may be said to Die, yet their Friendship and Society are, in the best Sense, ever present, because Immortal William Penn comfort said may A private Life is to be preferrd; the Honour and Gain of publick Posts, bearing no proportion with the Comfort of it. William Penn gains life-is comfort It would be far better to be of no church than to be bitter of any. William Penn bitterness church would-be The usefullest truths are plainest; and while we keep to them, our differences cannot rise high. William Penn differences truth Five things are requisite to a good officer — ability, clean hands, despatch, patience, and impartiality. William Penn clean ability hands Every stroke our fury strikes is sure to hit ourselves at last. William Penn strikes lasts anger The public must and will be served. William Penn Wit gives an edge to sense, and recommends it extremely. William Penn ballast wit giving A man in business must put up many affronts if he loves his own quiet. William Penn business quiet men Wherefore, brethren, let us be careful neither to out-go our guide, nor yet loiter behind him; since he that makes haste, may miss his way, and he that stays behind, lose his guide. William Penn haste missing may Men not living to what they know, cannot blame God, that they know no more. William Penn blame quaker men Haste makes work which caution prevents. William Penn caution haste The way, like the cross, is spiritual: that is an inward submission of the soul to the will of God, as it is manifested by the light of Christ in the consciences of men, though it be contrary to their own inclinations. William Penn light spiritual men Kings in this world should imitate God, their mercy should be above their works. William Penn kings god world That all persons living in this province, who confess and acknowledge the one Almighty and eternal God, to be the Creator, Upholder and Ruler of the world; and that hold themselves obliged in conscience to live peaceably and justly in civil society, shall, in no ways, be molested or prejudiced for their religious persuasion, or practice, in manners of faith and worship, nor shall they be compelled, at any time, to frequent or maintain any religious worship, place or ministry whatever. William Penn liberty religious practice There is a troublesome humor some men have, that if they may not lead, they will not follow; but had rather a thing were never done, than not done their own way, tho' other ways very desirable. William Penn done leadership men It is admirable to consider how many millions of people come into, and go out of the world, ignorant of themselves and of the world they have lived in. William Penn ignorant earth people Neither great nor good things were ever attained without loss and hardships. Those that would reap and not labour, must faint with the wind, and perish in disappointments; but an hair of my head shall not fall, without the providence of my Father that is over all. William Penn disappointment father fall That plenty should produce either covetousness or prodigality is a perversion of providence; and yet the generality of men are the worse for their riches. William Penn riches should men To be innocent is to be not guilty; but to be virtuous is to overcome our evil inclinations. William Penn guilty overcoming evil
