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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The wonder of a single snowflake surpasses the wisdom of a million meteorologists.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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He who does not apply new remedies must expect new evils, for time is the greatest innovator.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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Envy is the gnawing worm of merit and glory.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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La perfección de la propia conducta estriba en mantener cada cual su dignidad sin perjudicar la libertad ajena

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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Hope is a good breakfast but a bad supper.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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It is a strange purpose to pursue power and lose freedom.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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The head of many tall people resembles houses; the highest floor is the worst furnished.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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The most shameful baseness is flattery

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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Nothing is well known except through experience.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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Travel is in youth a part of education and, in old age, a part of experience.

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Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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The crocodiles shed tears when they devour their victims. That is their wisdom.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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The bad thing about pretending to be good is that it's terrible.