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
The great end of life is not knowledge but action. Francis Bacon actionendgreat 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
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
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
A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green. Francis Bacon greenmanrevenge Change image and share on social
Studies perfect nature and are perfected still by experience. Francis Bacon experiencenatureperfect Change image and share on social
Certainly, in taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy, but in passing it over, he is superior; for it is a prince's part to pardon. Francis Bacon enemymanpardon Change image and share on social
