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Literary
March 10, 1809
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Sir William Penn, British admiral, gives dying advice to his son William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania: keep conscience clear for peace, plan justly and timely for security, and handle disappointments without vain trouble.
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A Father's Advice to his Son.
Sir WILLIAM PENN, who was an admiral in the British Navy during the Protectorate of Cromwell, and the reign of Charles II. gave the following as his dying advice to his Son, William Penn, the celebrated founder of Pennsylvania.
"Three Things (said the dying admiral) I recommend to you.
"1. Let nothing tempt you to wrong conscience; if you keep peace at home it will be a feast to you in a day of trouble.
"2. Whatever you design to do, lay it justly, and time it seasonably; for that gives security and dispatch.
"3. Be not troubled at disappointments; if they may be recovered do it; if not trouble is in vain.
"These rules will carry you with firmness and comfort through this inconstant world."
Sir WILLIAM PENN, who was an admiral in the British Navy during the Protectorate of Cromwell, and the reign of Charles II. gave the following as his dying advice to his Son, William Penn, the celebrated founder of Pennsylvania.
"Three Things (said the dying admiral) I recommend to you.
"1. Let nothing tempt you to wrong conscience; if you keep peace at home it will be a feast to you in a day of trouble.
"2. Whatever you design to do, lay it justly, and time it seasonably; for that gives security and dispatch.
"3. Be not troubled at disappointments; if they may be recovered do it; if not trouble is in vain.
"These rules will carry you with firmness and comfort through this inconstant world."
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Fatherly Advice
Moral Guidance
Conscience
Disappointments
William Penn
What entities or persons were involved?
Sir William Penn
Literary Details
Title
A Father's Advice To His Son
Author
Sir William Penn
Subject
Dying Advice To His Son William Penn
Key Lines
Let Nothing Tempt You To Wrong Conscience; If You Keep Peace At Home It Will Be A Feast To You In A Day Of Trouble.
Whatever You Design To Do, Lay It Justly, And Time It Seasonably; For That Gives Security And Dispatch.
Be Not Troubled At Disappointments; If They May Be Recovered Do It; If Not Trouble Is In Vain.
These Rules Will Carry You With Firmness And Comfort Through This Inconstant World.