Francis Bacon, Sr.

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

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.

A prudent question is one half of wisdom.

A prudent question is one half of wisdom.

Boldness is a child of ignorance

Boldness is a child of ignorance

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