Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New. Francis Bacon adversityblessprosperity Change image and share on social
Rebellions of the belly are the worst. Francis Bacon badbellyrebellion Change image and share on social
Truth is a good dog; but always beware of barking too close to the heels of an error, lest you get your brains kicked out. Francis Bacon barkbewarebrain Change image and share on social
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. Francis Bacon bookchewdigest Change image and share on social
Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed. Francis Bacon commandnatureobey Change image and share on social
It is impossible to love and to be wise. Francis Bacon impossiblelovewise Change image and share on social
What is truth? said jesting Pilate; and would not stay for an answer. Francis Bacon answerjestpilate Change image and share on social
Certainly, in taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy, but in passing it over, he is superior; for it is a prince's part to pardon. Francis Bacon enemymanpardon Change image and share on social
Judges must beware of hard constructions and strained inferences, for there is no worse torture than that of laws. Francis Bacon badlybewareconstruction Change image and share on social
Fame is like a river, that beareth up things light and swollen, and drowns things weighty and solid. Francis Bacon bearethdrownfame Change image and share on social
