Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability. Francis Bacon abilitydelightornament 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
Young people are fitter to invent than to judge; fitter for execution than for counsel; and more fit for new projects than for settled business. Francis Bacon businesscounselexecution 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
A sudden bold and unexpected question doth many times surprise a man and lay him open. Francis Bacon bolddothlie Change image and share on social
Hope is a good breakfast, but it is a bad supper. Francis Bacon badbreakfastgood Change image and share on social
The way of fortune is like the milkyway in the sky; which is a number of small stars, not seen asunder, but giving light together: so it is a number of little and scarce discerned virtues, or rather faculties and customs, that make men fortunate. Francis Bacon asundercustomdiscern share on social
There is a wisdom in this beyond the rules of physic: a man's own observation what he finds good of and what he finds hurt of is the best physic to preserve health. Francis Bacon findgoodhealth Change image and share on social