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Francis Bacon Quotes

Francis Bacon quotes about god

English Philosopher January 21, 1561 – April 9, 1626

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Francis Bacon quote: "But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is..."
But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on. 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
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
Whoseoever is delighted in solitude, is either a wild beast or a god. Certain it is that the light that a man receiveth by counsel from another is drier and purer than that which cometh from his own understanding and judgment. 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
Francis Bacon quote: "A little science estranges a man from God. A lot of science..."
A little science estranges a man from God. A lot of science brings him back. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "To say that a man lieth, is as much to say, as that he is..."
To say that a man lieth, is as much to say, as that he is brave towards God, and a coward towards men. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "God's first creature, which was light."
God's first creature, which was light. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "Small amounts of philosophy lead to atheism, but larger..."
Small amounts of philosophy lead to atheism, but larger amounts bring us back to God. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "God Almighty first planted a garden. And indeed, it is the..."
God Almighty first planted a garden. And indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a..."
Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "God has placed no limits to the exercise of the intellect he..."
God has placed no limits to the exercise of the intellect he has given us, on this side of the grave. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "God hangs the greatest weights upon the smallest wires."
God hangs the greatest weights upon the smallest wires. Francis Bacon

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