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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.”
 
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William Penn
 
Nationality:   English
 
Date of Birth:   Oct 14, 1644
 
Date of Death:   Jul 30,  1718
 
Profession:   Leader
 
 
 
 
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