“Sense shines with a double luster when it is set in humility. An able yet humble man is a jewel worth a kingdom.”
Quote by William Penn
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William Penn
William Penn, born on October 14, 1644, and died on July 30, 1718, was an English author, politician, and religious leader. He is renowned for his contributions to religious freedom and democratic politics, as well as for being the founder of the state of Pennsylvania. more
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