One of the fathers saith ... that old men go to death, and death comes to young men.
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The genius of any single man can no more equal learning, than a private purse hold way with the exchequer.Francis Bacon
My essays . . . come home, to men's business, and bosoms.
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The human understanding is no dry light, but receives an infusion from the will and affections What a man had rather were true he more readily believes.
Francis Bacon
When you wander, as you often delight to do, you wander indeed, and give never such satisfaction as the curious time requires. This is not caused by any natural defect, but first for want of election, when you, having a large and fruitful mind, should not so much labour what to speak as to find what to leave unspoken. Rich soils are often to be weeded.
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People usually think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and ingrained opinions, but generally act according to custom.
Francis Bacon
Nothing is to be feared but fear.
Francis Bacon
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