7 William Penn Quotes on Wisdom

William Penn quotes on wisdom

10. Reader, - This Enchiridion, I present thee with, is the Fruit of Solitude: A School few care to learn in, tho' None Instructs us better. Some Parts of it are the Result of serious Reflection: Others the Flashings of Lucid Intervals: Writ for private Satisfaction, and now publish'd for an Help to Human Conduct.

15. It were endless to dispute upon everything that is disputable.

18. It is admirable to consider how many Millions of People come into, and go out of the World, Ignorant of themselves, and of the World they have lived in. (1)

34. Hasty resolutions are of the nature of vows, and to be equally avoided.

35. Knowledge is the treasure, but judgment the treasurer of a wise man.

36. Less judgment than wit is more sail than ballast.

39. O Lord, help me not to despise or oppose what I do not understand.