Maxioms by Francis Bacon
The human understanding, from its peculiar nature, easily supposes a greater degree of order and regularity in things than it read more
The human understanding, from its peculiar nature, easily supposes a greater degree of order and regularity in things than it really finds.
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.
Constancy is the foundation of virtue.
Constancy is the foundation of virtue.
The cord breaketh at last by the weakest pull.
The cord breaketh at last by the weakest pull.
A healthy body is a guest chamber for the soul: a sick body is a prison.
A healthy body is a guest chamber for the soul: a sick body is a prison.