A good end cannot sanctify evil means; nor must we ever do evil, that good may come of it... It is as great presumption to send our passions upon God's errands, as to palliate them with God's name... We are… — 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
