“In marriage do thou be wise: prefer the person before money, virtue before beauty, the mind before the body; then thou hast a wife, a friend, a companion, a second self.”
Quote by William Penn
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Fruits of solitude in reflections and maxims relating to the conduct of human life: Also, his advice to his children relating to their civil and religious conduct, to which are added extracts from the writings of William Law & Judge Hale; with a
This book is a compilation of thoughtful insights and moral guidance on the conduct of human life. It offers advice to children on their civil and religious behavior, enriched by extracts from the writings of William Law and Judge Hale, providing a blend of personal wisdom and historical texts. more
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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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