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Francis Bacon Quotes

Francis Bacon quotes about study

English Philosopher January 21, 1561 – April 9, 1626

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For myself, I found that I was fitted for nothing so well as for the study of Truth; as having a mind nimble and versatile enough to catch the resemblances of things and at the same time steady enough to fix and distinguish their subtler differences; as being gifted by nature with desire to seek, patience to doubt, fondness to meditate, slowness to assert, readiness to consider, carefulness to dispose and set in order; and as being a man that neither affects what is new nor admires what is... 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: "Studies perfect nature and are perfected still by experience."
Studies perfect nature and are perfected still by experience. Francis Bacon
Natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study; and studies themselves do give forth directions too much at large, except they be bounded in by experience. Francis Bacon
Crafty men condemn studies; Simple men admire them; And wise men use them: For they teach not their own use: but that is a wisdom without them, and above them, won by observation. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "If a man's wit be wandering, let him study the mathematics."
If a man's wit be wandering, let him study the mathematics. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "Philosophy when superficially studied, excites doubt, when..."
Philosophy when superficially studied, excites doubt, when thoroughly explored, it dispels it. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability."
Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability. Francis Bacon

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