Maxioms by Francis Bacon
Philosophy, when superficially studied, excites doubt; when thoroughly explored, it dispels it.
Philosophy, when superficially studied, excites doubt; when thoroughly explored, it dispels it.
Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.
Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.
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.
It is a miserable state of mind to have few things to desire, and many things to fear.
It is a miserable state of mind to have few things to desire, and many things to fear.
Our humanity is a poor thing, except for the divinity that stirs within us.
Our humanity is a poor thing, except for the divinity that stirs within us.
