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
People have discovered that they can fool the devil; but they can't fool the neighbors. Francis Bacon devildiscoverfool Change image and share on social
Fame is like a river, that beareth up things light and swollen, and drowns things weighty and solid. Francis Bacon bearethdrownfame Change image and share on social
We cannot command Nature except by obeying her. Francis Bacon commandnatureobey 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
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
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
He that gives good advice, builds with one hand; he that gives good counsel and example, builds with both; but he that gives good admonition and bad example, builds with one hand and pulls down with the other. Francis Bacon admonitionadvicebad share on social