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.
No man is fit to command another that cannot command himself. - William Penn
No man is fit to command another that cannot command himself.
- William Penn
I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it … - William Penn
I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it …
Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it. - William Penn
Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it.
The secret of happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their troubles. - William Penn
The secret of happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their troubles.
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. - William Penn
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.
Time is what we want most, but what we use worst. - William Penn
Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.
Never despise what you don't understand. - William Penn
Never despise what you don't understand.
Silence is Wisdom where Speaking is Folly. - William Penn
Silence is Wisdom where Speaking is Folly.
Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants. - William Penn
Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants.
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