Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom. Francis Bacon nourishsilencesleep Change image and share on social
Rebellions of the belly are the worst. Francis Bacon badbellyrebellion 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
Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable. Francis Bacon commonlymomentthought Change image and share on social
He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune; for they are impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief. Francis Bacon childenterprisefortune Change image and share on social
It is impossible to love and to be wise. Francis Bacon impossiblelovewise Change image and share on social
Next to religion, let your care be to promote justice. Francis Bacon carejusticepromote Change image and share on social
Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed. Francis Bacon commandnatureobey Change image and share on social
They are ill discoverers that think there is no land, when they can see nothing but sea. Francis Bacon discovererillland Change image and share on social
I will never be an old man. To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am. Francis Bacon agemanold Change image and share on social