William Penn

(1644–1718) was an English writer and Quaker leader who founded the American colony of Pennsylvania. He promoted religious freedom, democracy, and fair governance. Penn’s vision for a tolerant and inclusive society influenced the development of American values. His writings and leadership emphasized peace and equality. William Penn’s legacy continues to be reflected in principles of liberty and human rights.

All quotes by William Penn

“Right is right, even if everyone is against it; and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it.”

William Penn Wisdom
“True silence is the rest of the mind.”

William Penn Spiritual
“Patience and diligence, like faith, remove mountains.”

William Penn Success
“Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.”

William Penn Time
“Avoid popularity if you would have peace.”

William Penn Life
“A true friend freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeably.”

William Penn Friendship