william penn

“ No man is fit to command another that cannot command himself. ”

“ It may be a green country town which will never be burnt and always be wholesome. ”

“ In fine, he that is drunk is not a man: Because he is so long void of reason that distinguishes a man from a beast. ”

“ Inquire often, but judge rarely, and thou wilt not often be mistaken. ”

“ This day my country was confirmed to me under the great seal of England, with large powers and privileges, by the name of Pennsylvania. ”

“ Let us see what love can do. ”

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

“ I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again. ”

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

“ Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it. ”