Quotes by Francis Bacon with virtue

Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon

English philosopher and statesman

Lived from: 1561 - 1626

Category: Politics | Philosophers Country: FlagUnited Kingdom

Born: 1 february 1561 Died: 19 april 1626

  • There is as much difference between the counsel that a friend giveth, and that a man giveth himself, as there is between the counsel of a friend and of a flatterer. For there is no such flatterer as is a man's self.

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  • Prosperity discovers vice, adversity discovers virtue.
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  • Consistency is the foundation of virtue.
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  • He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune; for they are impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief.
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  • Judges ought to be more leaned than witty, more reverent than plausible, and more advised than confident. Above all things, integrity is their portion and proper virtue.
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  • Silence is the virtue of fools.
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  • Virtue is a rich stone, best plain set.
    Essays: Of Beauty
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  • Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.
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Questions and Answers

What are the most famous quotes from Francis Bacon?

The two most famous quotes from Francis Bacon are:

  • "Prosperity discovers vice, adversity discovers virtue."
  • "Consistency is the foundation of virtue."

When did Francis Bacon live?

Francis Bacon was born in 1561 and died in the year 1626.