Francis Bacon

He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.

He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.

Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability.

Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability.

The monuments of wit survive the monuments of power.

The monuments of wit survive the monuments of power.

Discretion of speech is more than eloquence; and to speak
agreeably to him with whom we deal is more 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.

Men on their side must force themselves for a while to lay their notions by and begin to familiarize themselves read more

Men on their side must force themselves for a while to lay their notions by and begin to familiarize themselves with facts.