Truth emerges more readily from error than from confusion. Francis Bacon confusionemergeerror Change image and share on social
The subtlety of nature is greater many times over than the subtlety of the senses and understanding. Francis Bacon greatnaturesense Change image and share on social
It is in life as it is in ways, the shortest way is commonly the foulest, and surely the fairer way is not much about. Francis Bacon commonlyfairfoul Change image and share on social
The genius, wit, and the spirit of a nation are discovered by their proverbs. Francis Bacon discovergeniusnation Change image and share on social
It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to lose liberty; or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a man's self. Francis Bacon desirelibertylose Change image and share on social
Choose the life that is most useful, and habit will make it the most agreeable. Francis Bacon agreeablechoosehabit Change image and share on social
A man must make his opportunity, as oft as find it. Francis Bacon findmakeman Change image and share on social
People usually think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and ingrained opinions, but generally act according to custom. Francis Bacon actcustomgenerally Change image and share on social
The desire of excessive power caused the angels to fall; the desire of knowledge caused men to fall. Francis Bacon angelcausedesire Change image and share on social
Next to religion, let your care be to promote justice. Francis Bacon carejusticepromote Change image and share on social
