Nature is often hidden, sometimes overcome, seldom extinguished. Francis Bacon extinguishhidenature Change image and share on social
Rebellions of the belly are the worst. Francis Bacon badbellyrebellion Change image and share on social
Truth is a good dog; but always beware of barking too close to the heels of an error, lest you get your brains kicked out. Francis Bacon barkbewarebrain Change image and share on social
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. Francis Bacon bookchewdigest Change image and share on social
Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed. Francis Bacon commandnatureobey Change image and share on social
It is impossible to love and to be wise. Francis Bacon impossiblelovewise Change image and share on social
What is truth? said jesting Pilate; and would not stay for an answer. Francis Bacon answerjestpilate Change image and share on social
He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune; for they are impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief. Francis Bacon childenterprisefortune Change image and share on social
Judges must beware of hard constructions and strained inferences, for there is no worse torture than that of laws. Francis Bacon badlybewareconstruction Change image and share on social
Of all virtues and dignities of the mind, goodness is the greatest, being the character of the Deity; and without it, man is a busy, mischievous, wretched thing. Francis Bacon busycharacterdeity Change image and share on social
