Wednesday, September 2, 2026

More Fruits of Solitude by William Penn (1718) Part 7 103-116 (Of Praise or Applause)

 More Fruits of Solitude by William Penn (1718) Part 7 103-116  (Of Praise or Applause)

Bonus: 

They deserve it

Summary: Don't just do it for the applause.

Commentary: 

104. But if we would Deserve it, we must love Virtue more than That.

115. Be not fond therefore of Praise, but seek Virtue that leads to it. 

Value the thing you're doing more than the applause you get from it is good advice.

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