This delivering of knowledge in distinct and disjointed aphorisms doth leave the wit of man more free to turn and toss, and to make use of that which is so delivered to more several purposes and applications — Francis Bacon Sr Copy Share Image
This delivering of knowledge in distinct and disjointed aphorisms doth leave the wit of man more free to turn and toss, and to make… — Francis Bacon Sr Copy Share Image
If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world, and that his heart is no… — Francis Bacon Sr Copy Share Image
Young men are fitter to invent than to judge, fitter for execution than for counsel, and fitter for new projects than for settled business. — Francis Bacon Sr Copy Share Image
The best preservative to keep the mind on health is the faithful admonition of a friend. — Francis Bacon Sr Copy Share Image
He that defers his charity until he is dead is, if a man weighs it rightly, rather liberal of another man's goods than his… — Francis Bacon Sr Copy Share Image
The desire for power in excess caused angels to fall; the desire for knowledge in excess caused man to fall; but in charity is… — Francis Bacon Sr Copy Share Image
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; and adversity is not without comforts and hopes. — Francis Bacon Sr Copy Share Image
