Francis Bacon ( 10 of 168 )
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.
Acorns were good till bread was found.
Acorns were good till bread was found.
He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils.
He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils.
The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.
The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.
The greatest vicissitude of things amongst men, is the
vicissitude of sects and religions.
The greatest vicissitude of things amongst men, is the
vicissitude of sects and religions.
Nothing doth more hurt in a state than that cunning men pass for wise.
Nothing doth more hurt in a state than that cunning men pass for wise.
All authority must be out of a man's self, turned . . . either
upon an art, or upon read more
All authority must be out of a man's self, turned . . . either
upon an art, or upon a man.
- 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.
Custom is the principle magistrate of man's life.
Custom is the principle magistrate of man's life.
States are great engines moving slowly.
States are great engines moving slowly.
