Judges ought to be more leaned than witty, more reverent than plausible, and more advised than confident. Above all things, integrity is their portion and proper virtue. Francis Bacon adviseconfidentintegrity Change image and share on social
Houses are built to live in, and not to look on: therefore let use be preferred before uniformity. Francis Bacon buildhouselive Change image and share on social
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes. Francis Bacon adversitycomfortdistaste 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
This is certain, that a man that studieth revenge keeps his wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well. Francis Bacon greenhealman Change image and share on social
A bachelor's life is a fine breakfast, a flat lunch, and a miserable dinner. Francis Bacon bachelorbreakfastdinner Change image and share on social
Nothing is pleasant that is not spiced with variety. Francis Bacon pleasantspicevariety Change image and share on social
Children sweeten labours, but they make misfortunes more bitter. Francis Bacon bitterchildlabour Change image and share on social
Anger makes dull men witty, but it keeps them poor. Francis Bacon angerdullmake Change image and share on social
