Nature is often hidden, sometimes overcome, seldom extinguished. Francis Bacon extinguishhidenature Change image and share on social
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words, or in good order. Francis Bacon agreeablydealdiscretion Change image and share on social
A prudent question is one-half of wisdom. Francis Bacon halfprudentquestion Change image and share on social
A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion. Francis Bacon atheismbringethdepth Change image and share on social
Who questions much, shall learn much, and retain much. Francis Bacon learnquestionretain Change image and share on social
Therefore if a man look sharply and attentively, he shall see Fortune; for though she be blind, yet she is not invisible. Francis Bacon attentivelyblindfortune Change image and share on social
If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world. Francis Bacon citizencourteousgracious Change image and share on social
There is a wisdom in this beyond the rules of physic: a man's own observation what he finds good of and what he finds hurt of is the best physic to preserve health. Francis Bacon findgoodhealth Change image and share on social
No body can be healthful without exercise, neither natural body nor politic, and certainly, to a kingdom or estate, a just and honourable war is the true exercise. Francis Bacon bodyestateexercise Change image and share on social
Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability. Francis Bacon abilitydelightornament Change image and share on social