True silence is the rest of the mind; it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment. – William Penn
The tallest Trees are most in the Power of the Winds, and Ambitious Men of the Blasts of Fortune. – William Penn
Humility and knowledge in poor clothes excel pride and ignorance in costly attire. – William Penn
O Lord, help me not to despise or oppose what I do not understand. – William Penn
While we remain a nation decisively shaped by religious faith, our politics and our culture are, in the main, less influenced by movements and arguments of an explicitly Christian character than they were even five years ago. I think this is a good thing – good for our political culture. – Jon Meacham