William Penn was an English Quaker who supported the idea of religious freedom. William Penn attended the University of Oxford in 1660 and was later kicked out in 1662 for not following the Christian religion. Most of his education, however, was spent in Lincoln’s inn studying law. Penn was later put in prison 4 times after joining the Quakers. A few years after he was converted he wrote 42 books and pamphlets. The first to be published was in 1668 and it was his pamphlet called “Truth Exalted”. He was later imprisoned in the Tower of London where he wrote his very famous book “No Cross, No Crown” in 1669. Unfortunately, Penn’s later years were said to have been very unhappy for him. His son became a mischievous person and Penn chose his subordinates badly which later caused him more pain in life. He chose governors that he couldn’t trust and that couldn’t get the job done right and Philip Ford, his steward, deceived his so badly that he spent nine months in debtor’s prison. He later had a paralytic stroke which would end up impairing his memory and dull his intellect.

 

         Penn was quoted as saying “Justice is the insurance which we have on our lives and property. Obedience is the premium which we pay for it”. I think the quote means that when someone like the police help us we expect them to serve justice but in return we have to be obedient and follow the law and stay out of trouble. I experienced this at my job because when a co-worker does something bd to me, they knock back there hours or even fire them. However, in return I have to comply with their policies and follow their rules.

 

                                                                                       Works Cited

Tolles, Frederick B. “William Penn  English Quaker Leader and Colonist.” Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 17 Sept. 2015.