Some Fruits of Solitude in Reflections and Maxims
Some Fruits of Solitude in Reflections and Maxims is a 1682 collection of epigrams and sayings put together by the early American Quaker leader William Penn. Like Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack the work collected the wisdom of pre-Revolutionary America. It is included in volume one of the Harvard Classics.[1] The 1718 sequel was called More Fruits of Solitude.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Welcome to The Harvard Classics / Dr. Eliot's Five Foot Shelf" (Multiple). 51-volume anthology of classic works. Harvard University / Internet Archive. 1909. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
- ^ Penn, William (1718). More fruits of solitude being the second part of reflections and maxims, relating to the conduct of human life.
External links[edit]
- Modern History Sourcebook: William Penn (1644-1718): Some Fruits of Solitude In Reflections And Maxims, 1682, Fordham University
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Some Fruits Of Solitude
William Penn
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96 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1682
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Some Fruits Of Solitude
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Born in 1644, William Penn's wisdom reflects a simpler time in history when the focus was on moral principles for living. These proverbs and teachings are the product of Penn's life, faith, and Quaker roots. An exquisite reproduction of a 1901 vintage edition, his short quotes and simple truths still resonate today.
Covering 165 subjects with almost 300 specific sayings and teachings about friendship, discipline, conversation, religion and more, the book is a deliberate guide to our daily lives and interaction with others.
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Some Fruits of Solitude is a collection of William Penn's reflections on 165 subjects covering leadership, religion, discipline, relationships, and more. Contemplation on his proverbs and principles will deliver the serenity of a much less chaotic time to your life and family. It is a vintage treasure that keeps our Christian heritage alive and unrevised for every family, leader, and library.
About the Author
William Penn (1644-1718) is best known as a bold and principled founder of the city of Philadelphia. Having experienced religious persecution because of his staunch Quaker beliefs, he diligently planned for a place where tolerance and civility would define the governance of the people. Given extensive lands in the New World by royal order, which encompassed the state of Pennsylvania, he worked hard to promote the principles of democracy. Many would serve as inspiration for the future Constitution of the United States of America. Though a brilliant scholar and generous man, Penn's refusal to allow Pennsylvania to be stripped of these values in order to sell it, meant he would eventually die penniless and was buried in an unmarked grave.
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Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group (20 March 2012)
Language : English
Hardcover : 176 pages
ISBN-10 : 0890516502
ISBN-13 : 978-0890516508
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It's made up to look old, but it's new. This book is a delight in several respects. From what I can piece together online, Penn wrote Some Fruits of Solitude while in hiding. He was under indictment for treason, his Irish estates had been confiscated, and his Pennsylvania holdings were at risk because of his fall from favor after the Restoration. What is perhaps most striking, consequently, while reading Some Fruits of Solitude is their equanimity and absence of bitterness, partisanship, or any hint of martyrdom. They are valuable Society of Friends statements of how human life is to be understood and lived in the nimbus of the “inner light,” regardless of external circumstances and trials. You should read this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a little book of the maxims of William Penn.... much to think about today!Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 11 July 2021
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So much to think about in this little book. Worth the time and money. It is available on the internet for less if this format is not necessary for you. It is also included the the Harvard Classics which is available as a pdf.
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Why this book? A late 1800s edition, in very good shape, peeked my interest, but I was not going to pay the $250 the man was asking for. So, look no further than my friends at amazon for a reprint.
Recommend to: anyone that would like to understand more about life in the late 1600s and the roots of Pennsylvanian OR the woodlands of William Penn.
BTW: the language update is really worth it. Had I purchased the old book, it would have taken longer to read and I may have given up in some sections.
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Born in 1644, William Penn's wisdom reflects a simpler time in history when the focus was on moral principles for living. These proverbs and teachings are the product of Penn's life, faith, and Quaker roots. An exquisite reproduction of a 1901 vintage edition, his short quotes and simple truths still resonate today.
Covering 165 subjects with almost 300 specific sayings and teachings about friendship, discipline, conversation, religion and more, the book is a deliberate guide to our daily lives and interaction with others.
From the Back Cover
Some Fruits of Solitude is a collection of William Penn's reflections on 165 subjects covering leadership, religion, discipline, relationships, and more. Contemplation on his proverbs and principles will deliver the serenity of a much less chaotic time to your life and family. It is a vintage treasure that keeps our Christian heritage alive and unrevised for every family, leader, and library.
About the Author
William Penn (1644-1718) is best known as a bold and principled founder of the city of Philadelphia. Having experienced religious persecution because of his staunch Quaker beliefs, he diligently planned for a place where tolerance and civility would define the governance of the people. Given extensive lands in the New World by royal order, which encompassed the state of Pennsylvania, he worked hard to promote the principles of democracy. Many would serve as inspiration for the future Constitution of the United States of America. Though a brilliant scholar and generous man, Penn's refusal to allow Pennsylvania to be stripped of these values in order to sell it, meant he would eventually die penniless and was buried in an unmarked grave.
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Product details
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group (20 March 2012)
Language : English
Hardcover : 176 pages
ISBN-10 : 0890516502
ISBN-13 : 978-0890516508
Dimensions : 13.46 x 1.52 x 18.03 cmCustomer Reviews:
4.4 out of 5 stars 45 ratings
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CMF
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book by my many many great grandfatherReviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 14 October 2015
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5.0 out of 5 stars Drunk purchase. You should read this book.Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 23 October 2020
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It's made up to look old, but it's new. This book is a delight in several respects. From what I can piece together online, Penn wrote Some Fruits of Solitude while in hiding. He was under indictment for treason, his Irish estates had been confiscated, and his Pennsylvania holdings were at risk because of his fall from favor after the Restoration. What is perhaps most striking, consequently, while reading Some Fruits of Solitude is their equanimity and absence of bitterness, partisanship, or any hint of martyrdom. They are valuable Society of Friends statements of how human life is to be understood and lived in the nimbus of the “inner light,” regardless of external circumstances and trials. You should read this book.
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Vincent F. DiMalta
5.0 out of 5 stars a little book of the maxims of William Penn.... much to think about today!Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 11 July 2021
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So much to think about in this little book. Worth the time and money. It is available on the internet for less if this format is not necessary for you. It is also included the the Harvard Classics which is available as a pdf.
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California Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent readReviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 27 December 2013
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Why this book? A late 1800s edition, in very good shape, peeked my interest, but I was not going to pay the $250 the man was asking for. So, look no further than my friends at amazon for a reprint.
Recommend to: anyone that would like to understand more about life in the late 1600s and the roots of Pennsylvanian OR the woodlands of William Penn.
BTW: the language update is really worth it. Had I purchased the old book, it would have taken longer to read and I may have given up in some sections.
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Some Fruits of Solitude
William Penn
This page copyright © 2001 Blackmask Online.http://www.blackmask.comINTRODUCTORY NOTE
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THE PREFACE
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THE INTRODUCTION TO THE READER
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PART I
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IGNORANCE
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EDUCATION
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PRIDE
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LUXURY
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INCONSIDERATION
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DISAPPOINTMENT AND RESIGNATION
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MURMURING
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CENSORIOUSNESS
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BOUNDS OF CHARITY
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FRUGALITY OR BOUNTY
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DISCIPLINE
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INDUSTRY
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TEMPERANCE
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APPAREL
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RIGHT MARRIAGE
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AVARICE
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FRIENDSHIP
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QUALITIES OF A FRIEND
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CAUTION AND CONDUCT
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REPARATION
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ELOQUENCE
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TRUTH
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JUSTICE
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SECRECY
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COMPLACENCY
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SHIFTS
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INTEREST
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INQUIRY
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RIGHT−TIMING
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KNOWLEDGE
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WIT
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OBEDIENCE TO PARENTS
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BEARING
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PROMISING
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FIDELITY
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MASTER
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SERVANT
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