William Penn. (16441718). Fruits of Solitude. The Harvard Classics. 190914. |
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159. Do nothing improperly. Some are Witty, Kind, Cold, Angry, Easie, Stiff, Jealous, Careless, Cautious, Confident, Close, Open, but all in the wrong Place. | 1 |
160. It is all mistaking where the Matter is of Importance. | 2 |
161. It is not enough that a thing be Right, if it be not fit to be done. If not Imprudent, tho Just, it is not advisable. He that loses by getting, had better lose than get. | 3 |
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