William Penn. (1644–1718). Fruits of Solitude.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.
Clean Hands
383. Covetousness in such Men prompts them to prostitute the Publick for Gain.
384. The taking of a Bribe or Gratuity, should be punished with as severe Penalties, as the defrauding of the State.
385. Let Men have sufficient Salaries, and exceed them at their Peril.
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.
387. But to be paid, and not to do Business, is rank Oppression.