Francis Bacon – Purpee Quotes

“There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so; but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool.”

— Francis Bacon

Author: Francis Bacon
Category: wisdom
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Knowledge is power.

Posted on December 27, 2017December 27, 2012 by admin

“Knowledge is power.”

— Francis Bacon

Author: Francis Bacon
Category: power
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Age appears to be best in four

Posted on December 25, 2017December 25, 2012 by admin

“Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.”

— Francis Bacon

Author: Francis Bacon
Category: best
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God Almighty first planted a garden. And

Posted on November 27, 2017November 27, 2012 by admin

“God Almighty first planted a garden. And indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures.”

— Francis Bacon

Author: Francis Bacon
Category: gardening
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Who ever is out of patience is

Posted on November 26, 2017November 26, 2012 by admin

“Who ever is out of patience is out of possession of their soul.”

— Francis Bacon

Author: Francis Bacon
Category: patience
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There is a difference between happiness and

Posted on November 17, 2017November 17, 2012 by admin

“There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so; but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool.”

— Francis Bacon

Author: Francis Bacon
Category: happiness
Tags: happiness, Francis Bacon