Francis Bacon

Learning hath his infancy, when it is but beginning and almost
childish; then his youth, when it is luxuriant read more

Learning hath his infancy, when it is but beginning and almost
childish; then his youth, when it is luxuriant and juvenile; then
his strength of years, when it is solid and reduced; and lastly
his old age, when it waxeth dry and exhaust.

Custom is the principle magistrate of man's life.

Custom is the principle magistrate of man's life.

It is as natural to die as to be born; and to a little infant,
perhaps, the one is read more

It is as natural to die as to be born; and to a little infant,
perhaps, the one is as painful as the other.

For it is most true that a natural and secret hatred and
aversation towards society in any man, hath read more

For it is most true that a natural and secret hatred and
aversation towards society in any man, hath somewhat of the
savage beast.

But no pleasure is comparable to the standing upon the vantage
ground of Truth.

But no pleasure is comparable to the standing upon the vantage
ground of Truth.