William Penn, (1644-1718) British religious leader. Quotes

Have a care, therefore, where there is more sail than ballast.

O Lord, help me not to despise or oppose what I do not understand.

Frugality is good, if liberality be joined with it. The first is leaving off superfluous expenses; the last bestowing them to the benefit of others that need. The first without the last begets covetousness -- the last without the first begets prodigality.

The jealous are troublesome to others, but torment to themselves.

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

He that lives forever, never fears dying.

If thou wouldst be happy... have an indifference for more than what is sufficient.

Good men will never lack good laws nor allow bad ones.

Between a man and his wife nothing ought to rule but love. Authority is for children and servants, yet not without sweetness.

To be a man's own fool is bad enough, but the vain man is everybody's.