Maxioms by Francis Bacon, Sr.
A prudent question is one half of wisdom.
A prudent question is one half of wisdom.
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.
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.
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
Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New.
Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New.
