To suffering there is a limit; to fearing, none.
FRANCIS BACONImagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is.
More Francis Bacon Quotes
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Money is like manure, its only good if you spread it around.
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The monuments of wit survive the monuments of power.
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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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God 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.
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The worst solitute is to be destitute of true friendship.
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Hope is a good breakfast, but it is a bad supper.
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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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Truth is so hard to tell, it sometimes needs fiction to make it plausible.
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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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Nature cannot be commanded except by being obeyed.
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In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior
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The less people speak of their greatness, the more we think of it.
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Read not to contradict and confute; nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk and discourse; but to weigh and consider.
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In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.
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A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.
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