In such Controversies, it is but too common for some to say, “Both are to blame,” to “excuse – their own “Unconcernedness,” which is a “base Neutrality.” Others will cry, “They are both alike;” thereby involving the Injured with the Guilty, to “mince” the Matter for the Faulty, or cover their own Injustice to the […]
William Penn Quotes
Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee.
But in Marriage do thou be wise; prefer the “Person” before Money; “Vertue” before Beauty, the “Mind” before the Body: Then thou hast a “Wife,” a “Friend,” a “Companion,- a “Second Self;” one that bears an equal Share with thee in all thy Toyls and Troubles.
It were better to be of no church, than to be bitter for any.
Men are generally more careful of the breed of their horses and dogs than of their children.
Method goes far to prevent Trouble in Business: For it makes the Task easy, hinders Confusion, saves abundance of Time, and instructs those that have Business depending, both what to do and what to hope.
The tallest trees are most in the power of the winds, and ambitious men of the blasts of fortune.
Be Reserved, but not “Sour;” Grave, but not “Formal; – Bold, but not “Rash;” Humble, but not “Servile;” Patient, not “Insensible;” Constant, not -Obstinate;” Chearful, not “Light;” Rather Sweet than “Familiar;” Familiar, than “Intimate; – and Intimate with “very few,” and upon “very good Grounds.
