Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority.
Francis Bacon
Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.
Francis Bacon
We are much beholden to Machiavel and others, that write what men do, and not what they ought to do.
Francis Bacon
We cannot command Nature except by obeying her.
Francis Bacon
What is truth? said jesting Pilate; and would not stay for an answer.
Francis Bacon
When a man laughs at his troubles he loses a great many friends. They never forgive the loss of their prerogative.
Francis Bacon
Who ever is out of patience is out of possession of their soul.
Francis Bacon
Who questions much, shall learn much, and retain much.
Francis Bacon
Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god.
Francis Bacon
Wise men make more opportunities than they find.
Francis Bacon
Wives are young men's mistresses, companions for middle age, and old men's nurses.
Francis Bacon
Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable.
Francis Bacon
Young people are fitter to invent than to judge; fitter for execution than for counsel; and more fit for new projects than for settled business.
Francis Bacon
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