Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable. — Francis Bacon
We read that we ought to forgive our enemies; but we do not read that we ought to forgive our friends. — Francis Bacon
Prosperity is the blessing of the old testament; adversity is the blessing of the new. — Francis Bacon
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; and adversity is not without comforts and hopes. — Francis Bacon
If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world — Francis Bacon
Atheism leaves a man to sense, to philosophy, to natural piety, to laws, to reputation — Francis Bacon
The men of experiment are like the ant, they only collect and use; the reasoners resemble spiders — Francis Bacon
Discern of the coming on of years, and think not to do the same things still; for age will not be defied. — Francis Bacon
He that gives good advice, builds with one hand; he that gives good counsel and example — Francis Bacon
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. — Francis Bacon