Man prefers to believe what he prefers to be true.
FRANCIS BACON
FRANCIS BACON
Francis Bacon on believe
“Man prefers to believe what he prefers to be true.”
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Francis BaconFrancis Bacon If we are to achieve things never before accomplished we must employ methods never before attempted.
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Francis BaconFrancis Bacon There Are But Two Tragedies in Life-One is One’s Inability to attain One’s Heart’s Desire-The Other Is To Have It!
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Francis BaconFrancis Bacon A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.
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Francis BaconFrancis Bacon Silence is the virtue of fools.
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Francis BaconFrancis Bacon The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.
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