Maxioms by Francis Bacon, Sr.
Men commonly think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and imbibed opinions, but generally act according to read more
Men commonly think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and imbibed opinions, but generally act according to custom
A prudent question is one half of wisdom.
A prudent question is one half of wisdom.
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.
Boldness is a child of ignorance
Boldness is a child of ignorance
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes
