Quote #10149
Certainly virtue is like precious odors, most fragrant when they are incensed, or crushed:...
Category Archives: Sir Francis Bacon
Quote #9073
Death is a friend of ours; and he that is not ready to entertain...
Quote #7910
A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.
Quote #7770
Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.
Quote #7475
Read not to contradict and confute, not to believe and take for granted, not...
Quote #7474
The worst solitude is to be destitute of sincere friendship.
Quote #7222
By far the best proof is experience.
Quote #7223
He of whom many are afraid ought to fear many.
Quote #7226
I have taken all knowledge to by my province.
Quote #7228
If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if...