William Penn

William Penn (October 14, 1644 – July 30, 1718) was an English founder and "Absolute Proprietor" of the Province of Pennsylvania, the English North American colony and the future U.S. State of Pennsylvania. He was known as an early champion of democracy and religious freedom and famous for his good relations and his treaties with the Lenape Indians. Under his direction,...

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  • Oct 14, 1644

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  • Jul 30, 1718

William Penn Quotes

  • “ In marriage do thou be wise; prefer the person before money; virtue before beauty; the mind before the body.

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

  • “ 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.

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