Francis Bacon ( 10 of 168 )
Because indeed there was never law, or sect, or opinion, did so
much magnify goodness, as the Christian religion read more
Because indeed there was never law, or sect, or opinion, did so
much magnify goodness, as the Christian religion doth.
Princes are like to heavenly bodies, which cause good or evil
times; and which have much veneratoin, but no read more
Princes are like to heavenly bodies, which cause good or evil
times; and which have much veneratoin, but no rest.
Fortune is like the market, where, many times, if you can stay a little, the price will fall.
Fortune is like the market, where, many times, if you can stay a little, the price will fall.
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.
Riches are a good handmaiden, but the worst mistress.
Riches are a good handmaiden, but the worst mistress.
There arises from a bad and inapt formation of words, a wonderful obstruction to the mind.
There arises from a bad and inapt formation of words, a wonderful obstruction to the mind.
I do not believe that any man fears to be dead, but only the stroke of death.
I do not believe that any man fears to be dead, but only the stroke of death.
Philosophy, when superficially studied, excites doubt; when thoroughly explored, it dispels it.
Philosophy, when superficially studied, excites doubt; when thoroughly explored, it dispels it.
A little philosophy inclineth men's minds to atheism; but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds to religion.
A little philosophy inclineth men's minds to atheism; but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds to religion.
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.
