Quote #5725
The general root of superstition is that men observe when things hit, and not...
Category Archives: Francis Bacon
Quote #5741
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to...
Quote #5710
The worst solitude is to be destitute of sincere friendship. +3-1
Quote #5726
Read not to contradict and confute, not to believe and take for granted, not...
Quote #5742
Revenge is a kind of wild justice, which the more man’s nature runs to...
Quote #5711
Man, being the servant and interpreter of nature, can do and understand so much...
Quote #5727
Atheism leaves a man to sense, to philosophy, to natural piety, to laws, to...
Quote #5743
Houses are built to live in, not to look on therefore, let use be...
Quote #5696
A prudent question is one-half of wisdom. +1-1
Quote #5697
Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man....