Quotes by Francis Bacon

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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  • A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.
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  • God Almighty first planted a garden. And indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures.
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  • Antiquities are history defaced, or some remnants of history which have casually escaped the shipwreck of time.
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  • Prosperity discovers vice, adversity discovers virtue.
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  • Small matters win great commendation.
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  • The place of justice is a hallowed place.
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  • To be free minded and cheerfully disposed at hours of meat and sleep and of exercise is one of the best precepts of long lasting.
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  • Whoever is out of patience is out of possession of his soul. Men must not turn into bees, and kill themselves in stinging others.
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  • A bachelor's life is a fine breakfast, a flat lunch, and a miserable dinner.
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  • A good conscience is a continual feast.
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  • A graceful and pleasing figure is a perpetual letter of recommendation.
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  • A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, But depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion.
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  • A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.
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  • A man who contemplates revenge keeps his wounds green.
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  • A mixture of a lie doth ever add pleasure.
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  • A sudden bold and unexpected question doth many times surprise a man and lay him open.
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  • A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.
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  • Acorns were good until bread was found.
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  • Age will not be defied.
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  • All colours will agree in the dark.
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What are the most famous quotes from Francis Bacon?

The two most famous quotes from Francis Bacon are:

  • "A prudent question is one-half of wisdom."
  • "God Almighty first planted a garden. And indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures.
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When did Francis Bacon live?

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