Francis Bacon

He that gives good advice, builds with one hand; he that gives good counsel and example, builds with both; but read more

He that gives good advice, builds with one hand; he that gives good counsel and example, builds with both; but he that gives good admonition and bad example, builds with one hand and pulls down with the other.

In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.

In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.

A little philosophy inclineth men's minds to atheism; but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds to religion.

A little philosophy inclineth men's minds to atheism; but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds to religion.

This is certain, that a man that studieth revenge keeps his wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.

This is certain, that a man that studieth revenge keeps his wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.

And let him be sure to leave other men their turns to speak.

And let him be sure to leave other men their turns to speak.