Quote by William Penn
He who is taught to live upon little owes more to his fathers wisd

He who is taught to live upon little owes more to his fathers wisdom than he who has a great deal left him does to his fathers care. – William Penn

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Nothing does reason more right, than the coolness of those that offer it: For Truth often suffers more by the heat of its defenders, than from the arguments of its opposers. – William Penn

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Truth
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I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again. – William Penn

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Sweetest Day
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The study of history is the beginning of political wisdom. – Jean Bodin

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Wisdom

Writing is no dying art form in America because most published writers here accept the wisdom and the necessity of encouraging the talent that follows in their footsteps. – Elizabeth George

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Wisdom

Theology in general seems to me a substitution of human ingenuity for divine wisdom. – Julia Ward Howe

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Wisdom

Any successful nominee should possess both the temperament to interpret the law and the wisdom to do so fairly. The next Supreme Court Justice should have a record of protecting individual rights and a strong willingness to put aside any political agenda. – Bennie Thompson

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Wisdom

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Consistency, madam, is the first of Christian duties. – Charlotte Bronte

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The worst gift that I ever gave a girl was a suitcase for Christmas. As in, I cant think of anything to give you, but heres a new suitcase. Afterward, I was like, What were you thinking, idiot? – Jensen Ackles

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Mom was 50 when my Dad died. She got on a bus every weekday for years, and rode 40 miles each morning to Madison. She earned a new degree and learned new skills to start her small business. It wasnt just a new livelihood. It was a new life. – Paul Ryan

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