He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune; for they are impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief.
child enterprise fortune
Francis Bacon
These are some quotes by English author Francis Bacon Philosopher, who lived between January 21, 1561 and April 9, 1626.
Quotes by Francis Bacon
Related Quotes
I doubt very much that the chief executives of any of the Fortune 500 corporations can name five edible plants, five native grasses, or five migratory birds within walking distance of their homes, or name the soil series upon which their house sits. And I would contend that if you don't know where you are, you are in fact nowhere at all.
