William Penn. (1644–1718). Fruits of Solitude.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14. |
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| Jealousy |
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| 208. Be not fancifully Jealous: For that is Foolish; as, to be reasonably so, is Wise. | 1 |
| 209. He that superfines up another Man’s Actions, cozens himself, as well as injures them. | 2 |
| 210. To be very subtil and scrupulous in Business, is as hurtful, as being over-confident and secure. | 3 |
| 211. In difficult Cases, such a Temper is Timorous; and in dispatch Irresolute. | 4 |
| 212. Experience is a safe Guide: And a Practical Head, is a great Happiness in Business. | 5 |
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