It were better to be of no church than to be bitter for any.

— William Penn

I will never do this, says one, yet does it: I am resolved to do this, says another; but flags upon second Thoughts: Or does it, tho’ awkwardly, for his Word’s sake: As if it were worse to break his Word, than to do amiss in keeping it.

— William Penn

Justice is the insurance which we have on our lives and property. Obedience is the premium which we pay for it.

— William Penn

Knowledge is the treasure of a wise man.

— William Penn

Let the people think they govern and they will be governed

— William Penn

Let the people think they govern and they will be governed.

— William Penn

Man being made reasonable and so a thinking creature there is nothing more worthy of his being than the right direction and employment of his thoughts since upon this depends on both his usefulness to the public and his own present and future benefit in all respects.

— William Penn

Men must be governed by God, or they will be ruled by tyrants.

— William Penn

Next to God thy parents.

— William Penn

No pain no palm no thorns no throne no gall no glory no cross no crown.

— William Penn