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Francis Bacon quotes about children

English Philosopher January 21, 1561 – April 9, 1626

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Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other. Francis Bacon
Nay, the same Solomon the king, although he excelled in the glory of treasure and magnificent buildings, of shipping and navigation, of service and attendance, of fame and renown, and the like, yet he maketh no claim to any of those glories, but only to the glory of inquisition of truth; for so he saith expressly, "The glory of God is to conceal a thing, but the glory of the king is to find it out;" as if, according to the innocent play of children, the Divine Majesty took delight to hide His... Francis Bacon
Parents who wish to train up their children in the way they should go must go in the way in which they would have their children go. Francis Bacon
He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune; for they are impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "Children sweeten labours, but they make misfortunes more bitter."
Children sweeten labours, but they make misfortunes more bitter. Francis Bacon

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