346 Quotes by William Penn

I will never do this, says one, yet does it: I am resolved to do this, says another; but flags upon second Thoughts: Or does it, tho’ awkwardly, for his Word’s sake: As if it were worse to break his Word, than to do amiss in keeping it.

All Excess is ill: But Drunkenness is of the worst Sort.

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.

Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it.

Let the people think they govern and they will be governed

It would go a long way to caution and direct people in their use of the world that they would better studied and known in the creation of it. For how could man find the confidence to abuse it, while they should see the Great Creator stare them in the face, in all and every part thereof?

Wherefore, brethren, let us be careful neither to out-go our guide, nor yet loiter behind him; since he that makes haste, may miss his way, and he that stays behind, lose his guide.

Avoid popularity; it has many snares, and no real benefit.

If thou wouldn't conquer thy weakness thou must not gratify it.