"There is nothing of which we are apt to be so lavish as of Time, and about which we ought to be more solicitous; since without it we can do nothing in this World. Time is what we want most, but what, alas! we use worst; and for which God will certainly most strictly reckon with us, when Time shall be no more."

“Men are generally more careful of the breed of their horses and dogs than of their children.”

“Penn in the Tower of London”

“Did we believe a final Reckoning and Judgment; or did we think enough of what we do believe, we would allow more Love in Religion than we do; since Religion it self is nothing else but Love to God and Man. He that lives in Love lives in God, says the Beloved Disciple: And to be sure a Man can live no where better. It is most reasonable Men should value that Benefit, which is most durable. Now Tongues shall cease, and Prophecy fail, and Faith shall be consummated in Sight, and Hope in Enjoyment; but Love remains.”

“Government seems to me to be a part of religion itself — a thing sacred in its institutions and ends.”

“Early Quaker writings contains several documents by Penn and his wife.”

“Frame Of Government Of Pennsylvania”