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“To hazard much to get much has more of avarice than wisdom.”

Quote by William Penn

Book:A Collection of the Works of William Penn: To which is Prefixed a Journal of His Life, with Many Original Letters and Papers Not Before Published

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A Collection of the Works of William Penn: To which is Prefixed a Journal of His Life, with Many Original Letters and Papers Not Before Published

The book serves as a comprehensive collection of William Penn's writings, offering insight into his life and thoughts. It includes a detailed journal that provides a personal account of his experiences, as well as a selection of original letters and papers that shed light on his correspondence and private musings. more

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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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