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Much reading is an oppression of the mind, and extinguishes the natural candle, which is the reason of so many senseless scholars in the world. ↗

— William Penn

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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. ↗

— William Penn

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

— William Penn

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Force may subdue, but love gains, and he that forgives first wins the laurel. ↗

— William Penn

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He that lives to live forever, never fears dying. ↗

— William Penn

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Kings in this world should imitate God, their mercy should be above their works. ↗

— William Penn

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Rarely promise, but, if lawful, constantly perform. ↗

— William Penn

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Sense shines with a double luster when it is set in humility. An able yet humble man is a jewel worth a kingdom. ↗

— William Penn

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

— William Penn

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Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership. ↗

— James Cash Penney

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