He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator.
FRANCIS BACONHe that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator.
FRANCIS BACONTruth is the daughter of time, not of authority.
FRANCIS BACONPhilosophy when superficially studied, excites doubt, when thoroughly explored, it dispels it.
FRANCIS BACONHistories make men wise; poets, witty; the mathematics, subtle; natural philosophy, deep; moral, grave; logic and rhetoric, able to contend.
FRANCIS BACONGreat boldness is seldom without some absurdity.
FRANCIS BACONReading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man
FRANCIS BACONThe only really interesting thing is what happens between two people in a room.
FRANCIS BACONA little philosophy inclineth man’s mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men’s minds about to religion.
FRANCIS BACONBy far the best proof is experience.
FRANCIS BACONSilence is the virtue of fools.
FRANCIS BACONNature is often hidden, sometimes overcome, seldom extinguished.
FRANCIS BACONThe remedy is worse than the disease.
FRANCIS BACONThe job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.
FRANCIS BACONBooks must follow sciences, and not sciences books.
FRANCIS BACONWrite down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable.
FRANCIS BACONIn taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior
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