The joys of parents are secret, and so are their grieves and fears. Francis Bacon feargrievejoy Change image and share on social
Good fame is like fire; when you have kindled you may easily preserve it; but if you extinguish it, you will not easily kindle it again. Francis Bacon easilyextinguishfame Change image and share on social
They that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils. Francis Bacon applyevilexpect Change image and share on social
Lies are sufficient to breed opinion, and opinion brings on substance. Francis Bacon breedbringlie Change image and share on social
Seek ye first the good things of the mind, and the rest will either be supplied or its loss will not be felt. Francis Bacon feltgoodloss Change image and share on social
Many a man's strength is in opposition, and when he faileth, he grows out of use. Francis Bacon failethgrowman Change image and share on social
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
There is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the proportion. Francis Bacon beautyexcellenthath Change image and share on social
Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience. Francis Bacon educationelderexperience Change image and share on social