Riches are a good hand maiden, but a poor mistress. Francis Bacon goodhandmaiden 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
It is as hard and severe a thing to be a true politician as to be truly moral. Francis Bacon hardmoralpolitician Change image and share on social
For my name and memory I leave to men's charitable speeches, and to foreign nations and the next ages. Francis Bacon agecharitableforeign Change image and share on social
The worst men often give the best advice. Francis Bacon advicebadgive Change image and share on social
He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator. Francis Bacon applyevilexpect Change image and share on social
Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man. Francis Bacon conferenceexactfull Change image and share on social
The place of justice is a hallowed place. Francis Bacon hallowjusticeplace Change image and share on social
The worst solitude is to have no real friendships. Francis Bacon badfriendshipreal Change image and share on social
He that hath knowledge spareth his words. Francis Bacon hathknowledgespareth Change image and share on social