Application Quote by Francis Bacon
“The true bounds and limitations, whereby human knowledge is confined and circumscribed,... are three: the first, that we do not so place our felicity in knowledge, as we forget our mortality: the second, that we make application of our knowledge, to give ourselves repose and contentment, and not distates or repining: the third, that we do not presume by the contemplation of Nature to attain to the mysteries of God.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Advancement of Learning, 1605
Human knowledge is bounded by three limits: neglect of mortality, misuse of knowledge for comfort, and overreaching into divine mysteries.
In simple terms: Knowledge has three main limits.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and respect knowledge boundaries.
Themes
philosophy
humility
epistemology
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic research
- personal growth
- policy making
Key Concepts
mortality
ethical use of knowledge
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits shape your own learning?
- How can we balance curiosity with humility?
A Different Perspective
Risk of stagnation if limits are over‑emphasized.
