Some Fruits of Solitude: Proverbs, Wisdom and Principles for Better Living Book Description:
Originally published in 1693, this profound volume of wise sayings was written by William Penn when the focus of the day was on observing moral principles for daily living. This printing preserves the original style, character, and content of the 1901 vintage edition. It is a treasure that keeps our Christian heritage alive and unrevised for every family, leader, and library.
Do you long for simpler days and the wisdom that guided them? Some Fruits of Solitude is a collection of William Penn’s reflections on 165 subjects covering leadership, religion, discipline, relationships, and more. Penn, a revolutionary leader and founder of Pennsylvania, was known for his faith, compassion, fairness, and equality to all. Contemplation on his proverbs and principles will deliver the serenity of a much less chaotic time to your life and family.
About the Author:
Born in 1644, William Penn’s wisdom reflects a simpler time in history when the focus was on moral principles for living. Penn lead the land of Pennsylvania and throughout his life endured suffering, prison, and eventual poverty in living out his faith.
“If thou hast done an Injury to another, rather own it than defend it. One way thou gainest Forgiveness, the other, thou doubl’st the Wrong and Reckoning.” – from Reparation
“Wit is an happy and striking way of expressing a Thought.” – from Wit
Generally, this is not the type of book that you would sit down and read from beginning to end. Yet, I found myself wanting to continue to read these thoughts. Often I would read something out loud to either my husband or daughter. Because the writing style used within this book is not the norm for today, I enjoyed watching me daughter try to figure out what exactly was being said with some of the writings. The book is filled with different gems from days gone by.
This hard cover book looks like a classic book with the worn look and torn-edge pages. The introduction, written by Edmund Gosse, gives deeper insight into the life of William Penn, so you won’t want to skip over it. The book contains two “books” in one: Fruits of Solitude (part 1) and More Fruits of Solitude (part 2). Each part is broken down into different topics. If you’re looking for a little inspiration, you can just look up a specific topic.
If you’re looking for some wisdom from days of old, you’ll want to pick up this little book.
Book Details:
- Hardcover: 176 pages
- Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group; Reprint edition (March 20, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0890516502
- ISBN-13: 978-0890516508
- Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
- Retail Price: $14.99
