Silence is the virtue of fools.
FRANCIS BACONSilence is the virtue of fools.
FRANCIS BACONA wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.
FRANCIS BACONIn taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior
FRANCIS BACONWonder is the seed of knowledge.
FRANCIS BACONGod has, in fact, written two books, not just one. Of course, we are all familiar with the first book he wrote, namely Scripture. But he has written a second book called creation.
FRANCIS BACONThe remedy is worse than the disease.
FRANCIS BACONChoose the life that is most useful, and habit will make it the most agreeable.
FRANCIS BACONGreat boldness is seldom without some absurdity.
FRANCIS BACONMoney is like manure, its only good if you spread it around.
FRANCIS BACONFor friends, do but look upon good books, they are true friends, that will neither flatter nor dissemble.
FRANCIS BACONWhosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god.
FRANCIS BACONThere are two ways of spreading light, to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.
FRANCIS BACONSome books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.
FRANCIS BACONIf we are to achieve things never before accomplished we must employ methods never before attempted.
FRANCIS BACONKnowledge itself is power.
FRANCIS BACONTruth is so hard to tell, it sometimes needs fiction to make it plausible.
FRANCIS BACON