Many able Gardeners and Husbandmen are yet Ignorant of the Reason of their Calling; as most Artificers are of the Reason of their own Rules that govern their excellent Workmanship. But a Naturalist and Mechanick of this sort is Master… — William Penn Copy Share Image
Love grows. Lust wastes by Enjoyment, and the Reason is, that one springs from an Union of Souls, and the other from an Union… — William Penn Copy Share
Once you've accumulated sufficient knowledge to get by, you're too old to remember it. — William Penn Copy Share
Religion is the fear of God, and its demonstration good works; and faith is the root of both: For without faith we cannot please… — William Penn Copy Share
All excess is ill; but drunkenness is of the worst sort. It spoils health, dismounts the mind, and unmans men. It reveals secrets, is… — William Penn Copy Share
By liberty of conscience, we understand not only a mere liberty of the mind, in believing or disbelieving this or that principle or doctrine;… — William Penn Copy Share
Content not thyself that thou art virtuous in the general; for one link being wanting, the chain is defective. — William Penn Copy Share
We are apt to be very pert at censuring others, where we will not endure advice. — William Penn Copy Share
It is admirable to consider how many millions of people come into, and go out of the world, ignorant of themselves and of the… — William Penn Copy Share
If thou wouldst rule well, thou must rule for God, and to do that, thou must be ruled by him... Those who will not… — William Penn Copy Share
In the rush and noise of life, as you have intervals, step home within yourselves and be still. Wait upon God, and feel His… — William Penn Copy Share
