Ocupation: Author
Life: October 14, 1644 - July 30, 1718
Birthday: October 14
Death: July 30
Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.
source: William Penn (1792). “Fruits of Solitude: In Reflections and Maxims Relating to the Conduct of Human Life”, p.130
topic: Writing, Language Words, Plain Language, Ostentation, Writing Words, Written Language, Words You Speak