Quotes by Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon

English philosopher and statesman

Alive from: 1561-1626

Category: Politics | Philosophers

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  A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.

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  God Almighty first planted a garden. And indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures.
  

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  Antiquities are history defaced, or some remnants of history which have casually escaped the shipwreck of time.

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  Prosperity discovers vice, adversity discovers virtue.

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  Small matters win great commendation.

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  The place of justice is a hallowed place.

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  To be free minded and cheerfully disposed at hours of meat and sleep and of exercise is one of the best precepts of long lasting.

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  Whoever is out of patience is out of possession of his soul. Men must not turn into bees, and kill themselves in stinging others.

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  A bachelor's life is a fine breakfast, a flat lunch, and a miserable dinner.
  

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  A good conscience is a continual feast.

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  A graceful and pleasing figure is a perpetual letter of recommendation.

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  A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, But depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion.

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  A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.

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  A man who contemplates revenge keeps his wounds green.

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  A mixture of a lie doth ever add pleasure.