Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but...

Quote by William Penn about rightness, word, end, contentment

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Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.

Quote by William Penn about rightness, word, end, contentment.

William Penn

William Penn 1644 - 1718, English colonial leader

Was born on: 14 oct 1644.
Died on 30 jul 1718, at 73 years old.

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