Famous quotes

Collection of the best phrases and famous quotes from the most prominent authors.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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He who does not want to think is a fanatic; he who cannot think is an idiot; he who dares not to think is a coward.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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Money is like manure: it's not good unless it's spread around.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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There is nothing that does more harm to a nation than cunning people passing for intelligent.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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Old wood to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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In government matters, any change is suspicious, even if it is for the better.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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The requirement for success is promptness in decisions.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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Without friendship, the world is a desert.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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A person who seeks revenge keeps their wounds open.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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The sovereignty of man is hidden in the dimension of his knowledge.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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I would like to live to study, not study to live.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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Opportunities must be created, not waited for.