Francis Bacon

It is impossible to love and be wise.

It is impossible to love and be wise.

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.

I hold every man a debtor to his profession; from the which as
men of course do seek to read more

I hold every man a debtor to his profession; from the which as
men of course do seek to receive countenance and profit, so ought
they of duty to endeavor themselves, by way of amends, to be a
help and ornament thereunto.

I have taken all knowledge to be my province.

I have taken all knowledge to be my province.

To know truly is to know by causes.

To know truly is to know by causes.