Maxioms by Francis Bacon, Sr.
Wise men make more opportunities than they find.
Wise men make more opportunities than they find.
Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him read more
Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is
A prudent question is one half of wisdom.
A prudent question is one half of wisdom.
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence; and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than read more
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence; and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words or in good order.
Judges must beware of hard constructions and strained inferences, for there is no worse torture than that of laws.
Judges must beware of hard constructions and strained inferences, for there is no worse torture than that of laws.
