Nothing does reason more right, than the coolness of those that offer it: For Truth often suffers more by the heat of its defenders, than from the arguments of its opposers. William Penn on truth
Rarely promise, but, if lawful, constantly perform. William Penn on wisdom
He who is taught to live upon little owes more to his father's wisdom than he who has a great deal left him does to his father's care. William Penn on wisdom
Never marry but for love; but see that thou lovest what is lovely. William Penn on marriage
Between a man and his wife nothing ought to rule but love. Authority is for children and servants, yet not without sweetness. William Penn on marriage
To do evil that good may come of it is for bunglars in politics as well as mortals. William Penn on politics
The tallest trees are most in the power of the winds, and ambitious men of the blasts of fortune. William Penn on success