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Life Lesson proverb of the day by William Penn, 'Patience and Diligence, like faith, remove mountains' teaches timeless power of persistence, perseverance, emotional strength, dedication, focus, courage for success in work, career, relationship, friendship

Life Lesson proverb of the day is a reminder that difficult circumstances do not have to define what is possible. The proverb does not promise that every goal will be achieved exactly as imagined, nor does it suggest that persistence makes every challenge easy. Its deeper message is that perseverance…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Palestine Action lawyer facing jail thanks supporters as petition nears target

A LAWYER who is facing contempt proceedings after representing a Palestine Action member in court has ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22

Do quakers really quake? And everything else you want to know about the Religious Society of Friends

Here's a look at the faith's beliefs and history — and some common misconceptions about it

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

The tribes wanted to promote their history. Removing William Penn's statue wasn't a priority

Some of the Native Americans the National Park Service was supposed to consult with say moving a statue of Pennsylvania's founder William Penn from a Philadelphia historic site isn't a priority for them

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

William Penn Statue Reversal Shows Positive Power of Social Media

In an era when X (formerly Twitter) is blamed for all the ills of the world, here's a case where it did good.

Reason · Jan 10, 2024

Park Service retracts decision to take down William Penn statue at Philadelphia historical site

The National Park Service is retracting a proposal to take down a statue of William Penn at a Philadelphia historical site as part of a renovation that touched off a torrent of criticism over the legacy of the man who founded the province of Pennsylvania

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024

Trudi Warner reveals the dark secret of English courts: juries do have the right to follow their consciences

The solicitor general taking action against a climate protester for a sign she held outside a court raises a vital issue for criminal justice, says Richard Vogler, professor of comparative criminal law and justice

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023

Christian right's dark new crusade

Rising far-right Christian movement linked to GOP calls for "kingdom revolution" led by an "army of believers"

Salon · Jun 17, 2023

Get your fill in Philly – one of the world’s great food cities

“Ah this guy makes the best meatballs in South Philly!” I’m touring Philadelphia’s Italian Market – a name that’s historically accurate but now, thanks to many excellent Mexican and Vietnamese food businesses, something of a misnomer – and my hugely knowledgeable guide, trained chef Jacquie, has bumped into another person…

The Week · Mar 28, 2023

Delaware owns a small chunk of South Jersey

SOUTH JERSEY, or (maybe?) DELAWARE — In Salem County, New Jersey, about seven miles south of the Delaware Memorial Bridge, a small chunk of land abuts the Delaware River.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 28, 2022