Read not to contradict and confute; nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk and discourse; but to weigh and consider.
FRANCIS BACONTruth is the daughter of time, not of authority.
More Francis Bacon Quotes
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Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand–and melting like a snowflake.
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A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.
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He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator.
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Wonder is the seed of knowledge.
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Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.
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Knowledge itself is power.
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The worst solitute is to be destitute of true friendship.
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Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man
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It is impossible to love and be wise.
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By far the best proof is experience.
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For friends, do but look upon good books, they are true friends, that will neither flatter nor dissemble.
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Silence is the virtue of fools.
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Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable.
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Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is.
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Money is like manure, its only good if you spread it around.
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