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Francis Bacon Quotes

Francis Bacon quotes about wisdom

English Philosopher January 21, 1561 – April 9, 1626

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There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so; but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool. Francis Bacon
There is a wisdom in this beyond the rules of physic: a man's own observation what he finds good of and what he finds hurt of is the best physic to preserve health. Francis Bacon
We are much beholden to Machiavelli and others, that write what men do, and not what they ought to do . For it is not possible to join serpentine wisdom with the columbine innocency, except men know exactly all the conditions of the serpent; his baseness and going upon his belly, his volubility and lubricity, his envy and sting, and the rest; that is, all forms and natures of evil. For without this, virtue lieth open and unfenced. Nay, an honest man can do no good upon those that are wicked,... 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: "Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom."
Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon quote: "A prudent question is one-half of wisdom."
A prudent question is one-half of wisdom. Francis Bacon

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