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English Philosopher January 21, 1561 – April 9, 1626

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Francis Bacon quote: "For friends... do but look upon good Books: they are true..."
For friends... do but look upon good Books: they are true friends, that will neither flatter nor dissemble. Francis Bacon
To conclude, therefore, let no man upon a weak conceit of sobriety or an ill-applied moderation think or maintain that a man can search too far, or be too well studied in the book of God's word, or the book of God's works, divinity or philosophy; but rather let men endeavor an endless progress or proficience in both; only let men beware that they apply both to charity, and not to swelling; to use, and not to ostentation; and again, that they do not unwisely mingle or confound these learnings... Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "The images of men's wit and knowledge remain in books,..."
The images of men's wit and knowledge remain in books, exempted the worry of time and capable of renovation. Francis Bacon
God has, in fact, written two books, not just one. Of course, we are all familiar with the first book he wrote, namely Scripture. But he has written a second book called creation. Francis Bacon
Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man. Read not to contradict and confute; nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk and discourse; but to weigh and consider. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. Francis Bacon
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read, but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some..."
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some to be chewed and digested. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "Books speak plain when counselors blanch."
Books speak plain when counselors blanch. Francis Bacon

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