Quotes by Penn, William

Right is right, even if everyone is against it; and wrong is wrong, ev >>

No man is fit to command another that cannot command himself. >>

If thou wouldn't conquer thy weakness thou must not gratify it. >>

Quotations about Praise

How does it happen, Maecenas, that no one is content with that lot of >>

The real satisfaction which praise can afford, is when what is repeate >>

It is great happiness to be praised of them who are most praiseworthy. >>

We are apt to love praise, but not deserve it. But if we would deserve it, we must love virtue more than that.

Penn, William