The pencil of the Holy Ghost hath labored more in describing the afflictions of Job than the felicities of Solomon. Francis Bacon afflictiondescribefelicity Change image and share on social
Who ever is out of patience is out of possession of their soul. Francis Bacon patiencepossessionsoul Change image and share on social
Revenge is a kind of wild justice, which the more a man's nature runs to, the more ought law to weed it out. Francis Bacon justicekindlaw Change image and share on social
There is nothing makes a man suspect much, more than to know little. Francis Bacon makemansuspect Change image and share on social
The quarrels and divisions about religion were evils unknown to the heathen. The reason was because the religion of the heathen consisted rather in rites and ceremonies than in any constant belief. Francis Bacon beliefceremonyconsist Change image and share on social
By indignities men come to dignities. Francis Bacon dignityindignityman Change image and share on social
Acorns were good until bread was found. Francis Bacon acornbreadfind Change image and share on social
The remedy is worse than the disease. Francis Bacon badlydiseaseremedy Change image and share on social
It is a true rule that love is ever rewarded, either with the reciproque or with an inward and secret contempt. Francis Bacon contemptlovereciproque Change image and share on social
God Almighty first planted a garden. And indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures. Francis Bacon almightygardengod Change image and share on social
