Antiquities are history defaced, or some remnants of history which have casually escaped the shipwreck of time. Francis Bacon antiquitycasuallydeface Change image and share on social
The place of justice is a hallowed place. Francis Bacon hallowjusticeplace Change image and share on social
Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable. Francis Bacon commonlymomentthought Change image and share on social
The pencil of the Holy Ghost hath labored more in describing the afflictions of Job than the felicities of Solomon. Francis Bacon afflictiondescribefelicity Change image and share on social
We are much beholden to Machiavel and others, that write what men do, and not what they ought to do. Francis Bacon beholdenmachiavelman Change image and share on social
But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on. Francis Bacon angelgodlife Change image and share on social
A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds. Francis Bacon findmakeman Change image and share on social
Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other. Francis Bacon childdarkdeath Change image and share on social
I had rather believe all the Fables in the Legend, and the Talmud, and the Alcoran, than that this universal frame is without a Mind. Francis Bacon alcoranfableframe Change image and share on social
God Almighty first planted a garden. And indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures. Francis Bacon almightygardengod Change image and share on social
