Maxioms by Francis Bacon, Sr.
A prudent question is one half of wisdom.
A prudent question is one half of wisdom.
Such is the way of all superstition, whether in astrology, dreams, omens, divine judgments, or the like; wherein men, having read more
Such is the way of all superstition, whether in astrology, dreams, omens, divine judgments, or the like; wherein men, having a delight in such vanities, mark the events where they are fulfilled, but where they fail, though this happen much oftener, n
The place of justice is a hallowed place
The place of justice is a hallowed place
There is no comparison between that which is lost by not succeeding and that lost by not trying.
There is no comparison between that which is lost by not succeeding and that lost by not trying.
Natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study; and studies themselves do give forth directions too much read more
Natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study; and studies themselves do give forth directions too much at large, except they be bounded in by experience.
