Francis Bacon Quotes

English - Philosopher January 22, 1561 - April 9, 1626

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In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.

Francis Bacon

Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.

Francis Bacon

I will never be an old man. To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am.

Francis Bacon

The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express.

Francis Bacon

A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.

Francis Bacon

There is no comparison between that which is lost by not succeeding and that which is lost by not trying.

Francis Bacon

Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.

Francis Bacon

Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is.

Francis Bacon

Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes.

Francis Bacon

Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed.

Francis Bacon

Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.

Francis Bacon

There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so; but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool.

Francis Bacon