More Quotes by William Penn
True godliness does not turn men out of the world, but enables them to live better in it and excites their endeavors to mend it.
A good End cannot sanctify evil Means; nor must we ever do Evil, that Good may come of it.
Nothing shows our weakness more than to be so sharp-sighted at spying other men's faults, and so purblind about our own.
Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.
The secret of happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their troubles.
Peace can only be secured by justice; never by force of arms.
If you protect a man from folly, you will soon have a nation of fools.
We are inclined to call things by the wrong names. We call prosperity 'happiness', and adversity 'misery' eventhough adversity is the school of wisdom and often the way to eternal happiness.
The wisdom of nations lies in their proverbs, which are brief and pithy. Collect and learn them; they are notable measures of directions for human life; you have much in little; they save time in speaking; and upon occasion may be the fullest and safest answer.
Men are generally more careful of the breed of their horses and dogs than of their children.
