“We have a call to do good, as often as we have the power and occasion.”
Quote by William Penn
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The Select Works of William Penn....
This book compiles a selection of essays, letters, and political tracts by William Penn, exploring themes of religious tolerance, social governance, and personal ethics. 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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