William Penn
William Penn
William Penn24 October 1644 – 30 July 1718) was an English real estate entrepreneur, philosopher, early Quaker and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania, the English North American colony and the future Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He was an early advocate of democracy and religious freedom, notable for his good relations and successful treaties with the Lenape Native Americans. Under his direction, the city of Philadelphia was planned and developed...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth14 October 1644
CityLondon, England
Never marry but for love; but see that thou lov'st what is lovely.
Avoid flatterers, for they are thieves in disguise.
Friendship is the next pleasure we may hope for: and where we find it not at home, or have no home to find it in, we may seek it abroad. It is an union of spirits, a marriage of hearts, and the bond thereof virtue.
Haste makes work which caution prevents.
Experience is a safe guide.
To do evil that good may come of it is for bunglers in politics as well as morals.
That which the people called Quakers lay down as a main fundamental in religion is this- That God, through Christ, hath placed a principle in every man, to inform him of his duty, and to enable him to do it; and that those that live up to this principle are the people of God, and those that live in disobedience to it, are not God's people, whatever name they may bear, or profession they may make of religion. This is their ancient, first, and standing testimony: with this they began, and this they bore, and do bear to the world.
Hasty resolutions are of the nature of vows, and to be equally avoided.
To hazard much to get much has more of avarice than wisdom.
Where charity keeps pace with gain, industry is blessed.
Charity is ... a universal remedy against discord, and an holy cement for mankind.
Next to God, thy parents.
He that lives to forever, never fears dying.
Not to be provok'd is best: But if mov'd, never correct till the fume is spent; for every stroke our fury strikes, is sure to hit our selves at last.