William Penn. (1644–1718). Fruits of Solitude.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14. |
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| Clean Hands |
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| 383. Covetousness in such Men prompts them to prostitute the Publick for Gain. | 1 |
| 384. The taking of a Bribe or Gratuity, should be punished with as severe Penalties, as the defrauding of the State. | 2 |
| 385. Let Men have sufficient Salaries, and exceed them at their Peril. | 3 |
| 386. It is a Dishonor to Government, that its Officers should live of Benevolence; as it ought to be Infamous for Officers to dishonor the Publick, by being twice paid for the same Business. | 4 |
| 387. But to be paid, and not to do Business, is rank Oppression. | 5 |
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