Tuesday, September 15, 2026

More Fruits of Solitude by William Penn (1718) Part 18 221-235 (Of the Interest of the Publick in our Estates)

 More Fruits of Solitude by William Penn (1718) Part 18 221-235 (Of the Interest of the Publick in our Estates)

Bonus: 

Ironically, came up right before I read tonight.

Summary: We should make people give their excess wealth to bettering society.

Commentary:

234. Have we no Room for them in our Plantations, about Things that may augment Trade, without Luxury?

The 18th century version of, "how will the billionaires buy their 7th yacht?"

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