A friend once told me, “If you’re not making somebody mad, you’re not doing your job.” The very peaceful William Penn made people mad—not because he wanted to, but because he tried to do the right thing. He also founded the colony of Pennsylvania, helped establish religious liberty in England and America, and worked continually on behalf of people who suffered for their beliefs. And he steadfastly kept a friendship at great personal cost. Although he yearned for a quiet life, he didn’t shy away from debating political and religious opponents. He was often arrested for his beliefs, yet his accomplishments lived on long after he died.
Excellent bio!
Thank you very much, Epaminondas! I enjoyed researching and writing this.