Francis Bacon ( 10 of 168 )
Men commonly think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and imbibed opinions, but generally act according to read more
Men commonly think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and imbibed opinions, but generally act according to custom.
Constancy is the foundation of virtue.
Constancy is the foundation of virtue.
All rising to great place is by winding stair.
All rising to great place is by winding stair.
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.
Books must follow sciences, and not sciences books.
Books must follow sciences, and not sciences books.
He that hath a wife and children hath given hostages to fortune;
for they are impediments to great enterprises, read more
He that hath a wife and children hath given hostages to fortune;
for they are impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue
or mischief.
Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the
elder, a part of experience. He that read more
Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the
elder, a part of experience. He that travelleth into a country
before he hath some entrance into the language, goeth to school,
and not to travel.
Fame is like a river, that beareth up things light and swollen, and drowns things weighty and solid.
Fame is like a river, that beareth up things light and swollen, and drowns things weighty and solid.
He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator.
He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator.
If I had always served God as I have served you, Madam, I should
not have great account to read more
If I had always served God as I have served you, Madam, I should
not have great account to render at my death.
