Maxioms by Francis Bacon
Philosophy, when superficially studied, excites doubt; when thoroughly explored, it dispels it.
Philosophy, when superficially studied, excites doubt; when thoroughly explored, it dispels it.
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.
Constancy is the foundation of virtue.
Constancy is the foundation of virtue.
The voice of the people has about it something divine: for how
otherwise can so many heads agree together read more
The voice of the people has about it something divine: for how
otherwise can so many heads agree together as one?
[Lat., Vox populi habet aliquid divinum: nam quomo do aliter tot
capita in unum conspirare possint?]
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.