William penn more fruits of solitude. Some Fruits of Solitude and Maxims by William Penn 2022-12-12
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William Penn was a prominent figure in the history of the United States, known primarily for his role as the founder and proprietor of the Province of Pennsylvania. However, he was also a prolific writer and philosopher, and his work "More Fruits of Solitude" is a testament to his thoughts on solitude and its role in the life of an individual.
In "More Fruits of Solitude," Penn writes about the importance of solitude in cultivating a peaceful and fulfilling life. He argues that solitude allows an individual to escape the distractions and noise of the outside world, and to focus on their own thoughts and feelings. This, in turn, can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and the world around us.
Penn also writes about the benefits of solitude in terms of personal growth and self-improvement. He suggests that solitude can provide a space for reflection and introspection, which can help an individual to better understand their own strengths and weaknesses, and to identify areas of their life that may need improvement. Additionally, solitude can provide a sense of clarity and perspective, allowing an individual to make more informed and thoughtful decisions.
However, Penn also cautions against the dangers of excessive solitude. He writes that while solitude can be beneficial in moderation, too much of it can lead to isolation and loneliness. He advises that individuals should find a balance between solitude and social interaction, and to seek out supportive relationships with others.
In conclusion, William Penn's "More Fruits of Solitude" is a thought-provoking exploration of the role of solitude in the life of an individual. Penn advocates for the benefits of solitude in terms of personal growth and self-improvement, but also acknowledges the importance of finding a balance between solitude and social interaction. His work serves as a reminder of the importance of taking time for oneself, and the value of solitude in cultivating a peaceful and fulfilling life.
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If we are sure the end is right, we are too likely to skim over all limits to accomplish it; not considering that lawful ends may be very unlawfully attained. Despite all his proud pretences to wisdom and understanding, man is absurd. And yet perhaps I have not been the worst or the idlest man in the world; nor am I the oldest. Edit Text Title: Author: Death is but crossing the world, as friends do the seas; they live in one another still. The satisfaction of our senses is low, short, and transient; but the mind gives a more raised and extended pleasure, and is capable of a happiness founded on reason, not bounded and limited by the circumstances, which bodies are confined to. Have a care therefore of projects; and yet despise nothing rashly, or in the lump. Men cannot see him for them; though they should always see him in them.
Never voluntarily want what you already possess; nor spend it so that you are in unavoidable need. A man like a watch, is to be valued for his performance. It is a union of spirits, a marriage of hearts, and the bond thereof virtue. Besides, experience tells us, that goodness raises a nobler passion in the soul, and gives a better sense of duty than severity. It is a severe rebuke upon us, that God makes us so many allowances, and we make so few to our neighbor; as if love had nothing to do with religion; or love with faith, which ought to work by it. Ruin to himself in the end. The difference between the prince and the peasant, is in this world.
Some Fruits of Solitude and Maxims by William Penn
And how nourishment is carried and diffused throughout the whole body, by most innate and imperceptible passages. Most people are worse off for their plenty; the sensuous man consumes it, the miser hides it. Passion has more of unrestraint than wisdom, and resembles those who eat to please their palate, rather than their appetite. Public worship is very commendable, if well performed. For sinners also love those who love them.
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And as they do not know the smiles of majesty, so they do not feel the frowns of greatness; or the effects of envy. To be unhappy when the owner asks for return is not only being ungrateful, but unjust. Remember the King of heaven's daughter, the church, of which true Christians are members, is all glorious within. Live an harmonious life to the curious make and frame of your creation; and let the beauty of your body teach you to beautify your mind with holiness, the ornament of the beloved of God. It is not how we leave our children, but what we leave them. Undertake no experiment, in speculation, that appears not true in art; nor then, at yours own cost, if costly or hazardous in making.
Perhaps the greatest error in Christianity today is to presume. They will be our parents, and we must be their children still; and if we cannot act for them against God, neither can we act against them for ourselves or anything else. And as true, that those things are unfit for use, that can't bear small knocks, without breaking. We should make more haste to right our neighbor, than we do to wrong him; and instead of being revengeful, we should leave him to be judge of his own satisfaction or dissatisfaction with his unjust acts. The covetous, the angry, the proud, the jealous, the talkative, cannot but make poor friends, as well false friends.
. If one went to see Windsor Castle, or Hampton Court, it would be strange not to observe and remember the situation, the building, the gardens, fountains, etc. Virtue is not secure against envy. Those who truly make these their aim, will attain them; and with them, 472. Those who live their own lives, neither need, nor often prefer to wear the uniform of the public. It prevents the fruits of idleness, which many times comes of nothing to do, and leads too many to do what is worse than nothing. The country is his food as well as study; and gives him life, as well as learning.
Fruits of Solitude, in Reflections & Maxims Relating to the Conduct . by PENN, WILLIAM
I have often wondered at the lack of accountability of man in this, among other things; that though he loves changes so much, he should care so little to hear or think of his last, great, and best change too, if he pleases. There can be no friendship where there is no freedom. It is an effect of passion that wisdom corrects; to lay yourself under resolutions that cannot be well made; and worse, must be performed. Consider the words wisdom of Penn, from No Cross No Crown: Are you shapely, comely, beautiful - the exact draught of a human creature? If he is to receive or see a great man, how careful and anxious is he that all things are in order? Right - Timing 159. To hazard much to get much, is more greed than wisdom. While the rich sat in solid silver chairs.
But where the official is partial and serves badly, he loses his authority with the people; and gives the populace opportunity to gratify their desires, and lays a cause for stumbling of his people. For where this society is to be found, there shall we find the Church of God. The impartial judge in judgment, knows nothing but the law. He stressed with the King freedom of religion, and could not in good conscience, suggest such freedoms be denied to those of the Roman Catholic faith; so he supported freedom for Catholics too - leading to widespread opinions that he was a Jesuit in disguise. Strong liquors are good at some times, and in small proportions; being better for medicine than food, for cordials than common use. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. It is only just that those who reign by their princes, should suffer for their princes; for it is a safe and necessary maxim, not to shift heads in government, while the ministers that should answer for them are still in place.
