Maxioms by Francis Bacon, Sr.
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
Boldness is ever blind, for it sees not dangers and inconveniences whence it is bad in council though good in read more
Boldness is ever blind, for it sees not dangers and inconveniences whence it is bad in council though good in execution
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.
If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts: but if he will be content to begin read more
If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts: but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.
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
