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Francis Bacon Quotes

Francis Bacon quotes about light

English Philosopher January 21, 1561 – April 9, 1626

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Beauty is as summer fruits, which are easy to corrupt, and cannot last; and for the most part it makes a dissolute youth, and an age a little out of countenance; but yet certainly again, if it light well, it maketh virtue shine, and vices blush. 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
The way of fortune is like the milkyway in the sky; which is a number of small stars, not seen asunder, but giving light together: so it is a number of little and scarce discerned virtues, or rather faculties and customs, that make men fortunate. Francis Bacon
The way of fortune, is like the Milken Way in the sky; which is a meeting or knot of a number of small stars; not seen asunder, but giving light together. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "God's first creature, which was light."
God's first creature, which was light. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must..."
In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "Fame is like a river, that beareth up things light and..."
Fame is like a river, that beareth up things light and swollen, and drowns things weighty and solid. Francis Bacon

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