Francis Bacon

For cleanness of body was ever esteemed to proceed from a due
reverence to God, to society, and to read more

For cleanness of body was ever esteemed to proceed from a due
reverence to God, to society, and to ourselves.

Religion brought forth riches, and the daughter devoured the
mother.
[Lat., Religio peperit divitias et filia devoravit matrem.]

Religion brought forth riches, and the daughter devoured the
mother.
[Lat., Religio peperit divitias et filia devoravit matrem.]

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.

Riches are a good handmaiden, but the worst mistress.

Riches are a good handmaiden, but the worst mistress.

Wives are young men's mistresses; companions for middle age; and
old men's nurses.

Wives are young men's mistresses; companions for middle age; and
old men's nurses.