Maxioms by Francis Bacon, Sr.
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes
Men commonly think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and imbibed opinions, but generally act according to read more
Men commonly think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and imbibed opinions, but generally act according to custom
Natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study; and studies themselves do give forth directions too much read more
Natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study; and studies themselves do give forth directions too much at large, except they be bounded in by experience.
Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him read more
Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.
