1561-1626, British Philosopher, Essayist, Statesman
We are much beholden to Machiavel and others, that write what men do, and not what they ought to do.
Francis Bacon – [Philosophers and Philosophy]
What is truth? said jesting Pilate; and would not stay for an answer.
Francis Bacon – [Truth]
Who ever is out of patience is out of possession of their soul.
Francis Bacon – [Patience]
Who questions much, shall learn much, and retain much.
Francis Bacon – [Questions]
Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god.
Francis Bacon – [Solitude]
Without friends the world is but a wilderness. There is no man that imparteth his joys to his friends, but he joyeth the more; and no man that imparteth his grieves to his friend, but he grieveth the less.
Francis Bacon – [Friends and Friendship]
Wives are young men's mistresses; companions for middle age, and old men's nurses.
Francis Bacon – [Marriage]
Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable.
Francis Bacon – [Present]
Young people are fitter to invent than to judge; fitter for execution than for counsel; and more fit for new projects than for settled business.
Francis Bacon – [Youth]
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