"He who is taught to live upon little owes more to his father's wisdom than he who has a great deal left him does to his father's care"
- William Penn
About this Quote
William Penn's quote highlights the value of being sensible with one's resources. He suggests that someone who is taught to live with a little amount of resources owes more to their daddy's wisdom than somebody who inherits a good deal of resources. Penn is highlighting that sensible usage of resources is an outcome of nurture and education, instead of just monetary inheritance. The quote is a call to establish the ability of financial prudence and humility, along with an appreciation of the worth of education. It is a reminder that wealth is not the only factor of a delighted and successful life.
This quote is written / told by William Penn between October 14, 1644 and July 30, 1718. He was a famous Leader from England.
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