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Between a man and his wife nothing ought to rule but love. Authority is for children and servants, yet not without sweetness.
William Penn
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"Between a man and his wife nothing ought to rule but love. Authority is for children and servants, yet not without sweetness."
— William Penn #loveromance

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Between a man and his wife nothing ought to rule but love. Authority is for children and servants, yet not without sweetness. — William Penn

About William Penn

William Penn was a Leader from Kingdom of England (1644–1718).

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Who said "Between a man and his wife nothing ought to rule but love. Authority is for chi…"?
This quote is attributed to William Penn, a Leader from Kingdom of England.
When did William Penn live?
William Penn lived from 1644 – 1718.
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