“Were the superfluities of a nation valued, and made a perpetual tax or benevolence, there would be more alms-houses than poor, schools than scholars, and enough to spare for government besides.”
Quote by William Penn
Work
The Select Works of William Penn: In Five Volumes. ...
The book is a compilation of William Penn's significant writings, arranged across five volumes, showcasing his intellectual contributions and philosophical ideas. more
Author
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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