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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

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Wise men make more opportunities than they find.

Wise men make more opportunities than they find.

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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

by Francis Bacon, Sr. Found in: Prosperity Quotes,
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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.

by Francis Bacon, Sr. Found in: Plants Quotes,
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Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; and adversity is not without comforts and hopes.

Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; and adversity is not without comforts and hopes.

by Francis Bacon, Sr. Found in: Prosperity Quotes,
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