Quote by William Penn

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.

He who is taught to live upon little owes more to his father

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This quote suggests that someone who is taught to live with little and be content with it owes more to the wisdom and guidance of their father than someone who has been left with a great amount of wealth, which may be seen as a result of their father's care. It emphasizes the importance of cultivating a mindset of resourcefulness and gratitude, implying that knowledge and upbringing are worth more than material possessions.

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