Maxioms by Francis Bacon
Vain-glorious men are the scorn of the wise, the admiration of fools, the idols of paradise, and the slaves of read more
Vain-glorious men are the scorn of the wise, the admiration of fools, the idols of paradise, and the slaves of their own vaunts.
Fame is like a river, that beareth up things light and swollen, and drowns things weighty and solid.
Fame is like a river, that beareth up things light and swollen, and drowns things weighty and solid.
He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator.
He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator.
Learning hath his infancy, when it is but beginning and almost
childish; then his youth, when it is luxuriant read more
Learning hath his infancy, when it is but beginning and almost
childish; then his youth, when it is luxuriant and juvenile; then
his strength of years, when it is solid and reduced; and lastly
his old age, when it waxeth dry and exhaust.
Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability.
Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability.
