"No man is fit to command another that cannot command himself." - William Penn

👑 Leadership

“No man is fit to command another that cannot command himself.”

— William Penn

Before you try to lead anyone else, check in with yourself first. Your self-discipline isn't just for you — it's the foundation that makes others trust you enough to follow.

More from William Penn

“The secret of happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their troubles.”

— William Penn

“A true friend unbosoms freely advises justly assists readily adventures boldly and takes all patiently”

— William Penn

“Time is what we want most but what we use worst.”

— William Penn

“I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature let me do it now.”

— William Penn

“I expect to pass through this world but once and I want to do all the good I can for my family.”

— William Penn

“True silence is the rest of the mind and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body. It brings nourishment and peace.”

— William Penn