Francis Bacon, Maxioms by Francis Bacon Biography

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The greatest vicissitude of things amongst men, is the
vicissitude of sects and religions.

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Wives are young men's mistresses; companions for middle age; and
old men's nurses.

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I would live to study, and not study to live.

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Prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.

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Some books are to be tasted; others swallowed; and some to be chewed and digested.

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Francis Bacon