“Anger makes dull men witty, but it keeps them poor.”
— Francis Bacon
Author: Francis Bacon
Category: men
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Travel, in the younger sort, is a
“Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience.”
— Francis Bacon
Author: Francis Bacon
Category: travel
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The worst men often give the best
“The worst men often give the best advice.”
— Francis Bacon
Author: Francis Bacon
Category: men
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Imagination was given to man to compensate
“Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is.”
— Francis Bacon
Author: Francis Bacon
Category: imagination
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Antiquities are history defaced, or some remnants
“Antiquities are history defaced, or some remnants of history which have casually escaped the shipwreck of time.”
— Francis Bacon
Author: Francis Bacon
Category: time
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Age appears to be best in four
“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: age
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A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.
“A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.”
— Francis Bacon
Author: Francis Bacon
Category: wisdom
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People usually think according to their inclinations,
“People usually think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and ingrained opinions, but generally act according to custom.”
— Francis Bacon
Author: Francis Bacon
Category: learning
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What is truth? said jesting Pilate; and
“What is truth? said jesting Pilate; and would not stay for an answer.”
— Francis Bacon
Author: Francis Bacon
Category: truth
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Antiquities are history defaced, or some remnants
“Antiquities are history defaced, or some remnants of history which have casually escaped the shipwreck of time.”
— Francis Bacon
Author: Francis Bacon
Category: history
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Beauty itself is but the sensible image
“Beauty itself is but the sensible image of the Infinite.”
— Francis Bacon
Author: Francis Bacon
Category: beauty
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