Quotes by William Penn

Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants.

Some are so very studious of learning what was done by the ancients that they know not how to live with the moderns.

Knowledge is the treasure of a wise man.

Humility and knowledge in poor clothes excel pride and ignorance in costly attire.

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

True silence is the rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment.

Let the people think they govern and they will be governed.

A true friend freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeably.