Quote by William Penn

If thou wouldn't conquer thy weakness thou must not gratify it.

If thou wouldn't conquer thy weakness thou must not gratify

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to overcome one's weaknesses, one must not give in to them. It highlights the importance of self-control and discipline. It implies that if one wants to overcome a particular weakness or habit, they must resist the temptation to indulge in it. This could be seen as a reminder that true strength lies in overcoming one's own weaknesses rather than giving in to them.

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