William Penn – Purpee Quotes

“In marriage do thou be wise: prefer the person before money, virtue before beauty, the mind before the body; then thou hast a wife, a friend, a companion, a second self.”

— William Penn

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Knowledge is the treasure of a wise

Posted on February 23, 2015February 23, 2010 by admin

“Knowledge is the treasure of a wise man.”

— William Penn

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Patience and Diligence, like faith, remove mountains.

Posted on January 30, 2015January 30, 2010 by admin

“Patience and Diligence, like faith, remove mountains.”

— William Penn

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Humility and knowledge in poor clothes excel

Posted on January 22, 2015January 22, 2010 by admin

“Humility and knowledge in poor clothes excel pride and ignorance in costly attire.”

— William Penn

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Only trust thyself, and another shall not

Posted on September 20, 2014September 20, 2009 by admin

“Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee.”

— William Penn

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Category: trust
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Men must be governed by God or

Posted on July 18, 2014July 18, 2009 by admin

“Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants.”

— William Penn

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Category: god
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True silence is the rest of the

Posted on November 5, 2013November 5, 2008 by admin

“True silence is the rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment.”

— William Penn

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Category: health
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