Sir Francis Bacon
View AuthorNothing induces a man to suspect much like knowing little.
Sir Francis Bacon
View AuthorOnly by obeying it does one subdue nature.
Sir Francis Bacon
View AuthorThe states are large machines that move slowly.
Sir Francis Bacon
View AuthorThe democracies tend to be more peaceful and are less prone to sedition than the regime ruled by a lineage of nobles.
Sir Francis Bacon
View AuthorKnowledge is power.
Sir Francis Bacon
View AuthorThe sea, by its nature, would be calm and still if the winds did not stir it up and disturb it. In the same way, the people would be calm and docile if speakers and agitators did not stir them up and agitate them.
Sir Francis Bacon
View AuthorLittle science often keeps one away from God, and much science always leads to Him.
Sir Francis Bacon
View AuthorSilence is the virtue of the mad.
Sir Francis Bacon
View AuthorBeauty is like summer fruit: easy to corrupt and short-lived.
Sir Francis Bacon
View AuthorSelf-respect is, after religion, the main restraint of vices.
Sir Francis Bacon
View AuthorThe selfish person would be capable of setting fire to the neighbor's house to fry an egg.
Sir Francis Bacon
View AuthorA man is willing to believe what he would like to be true.