It is a miserable state of mind, to have few things to desire and many things to fear And yet that commonly is the case of kings.
More Quotes from Francis Bacon:
Age will not be defied.Francis Bacon
A dance is a measured pace, as a verse is a measured speech.
Francis Bacon
He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator.
Francis Bacon
People of great position are servants times three, servants of their country, servants of fame, and servants of business.
Francis Bacon
God has placed no limits to the exercise of the intellect he has given us, on this side of the grave.
Francis Bacon
It is good discretion not make too much of any man at the first because one cannot hold out that proportion.
Francis Bacon
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Kings & Queens Quotes, Mind QuotesThere is nothing that puts a man more in your debt than that he owes you nothing.
Mark Caine
My voice is an instrument.
David Coverdale
I have days when I just feel I look like a dog.
Michelle Pfeiffer