Short quotes

Collection of phrases and short quotes to share on your social networks.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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Only by obeying it does one subdue nature.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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The states are large machines that move slowly.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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Little science often keeps one away from God, and much science always leads to Him.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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Beauty is like summer fruit: easy to corrupt and short-lived.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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Self-respect is, after religion, the main restraint of vices.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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The selfish person would be capable of setting fire to the neighbor's house to fry an egg.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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A man is willing to believe what he would like to be true.

Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

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The experience of centuries proves that luxury heralds the decline of empires.

Robert Baden-Powell

Robert Baden-Powell

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Try to leave this world a little better than you found it.

Joan Baez

Joan Baez

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If you don't fight to end corruption and decay, you will end up becoming part of it.