
Quotes by Francis Bacon
107 quotes by Francis Bacon



Fortitude is the marshal of thought, the armor of the will, and the fort of reason.
FQuote by Francis Bacon about reason, thinking

If a man's wit be wandering, let him study the mathematics.
FQuote by Francis Bacon about mathematics, man

A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion.
FQuote by Francis Bacon about philosophy, atheism, man, religion, mind




A sudden bold and unexpected question doth many times surprise a man and lay him open.
FQuote by Francis Bacon about unforeseen, question, man




Antiquities are history defaced, or some remnants of history which have casually escaped the shipwreck of time.
FQuote by Francis Bacon about history, time

As the births of living creatures are at first ill-shapen, so are all innovations, which are the births of time.
FQuote by Francis Bacon about time

Beauty itself is but the sensible image of the Infinite.
FQuote by Francis Bacon about infinite, beauty

Boldness is ever blind, for it sees not dangers and inconveniences whence it is bad in council though good in execution.
FQuote by Francis Bacon about blind, bad luck, bad, good, good luck

But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on.
FQuote by Francis Bacon about angels, theatre, man, god, life


Certainly the best works, and of greatest merit for the public, have proceeded from the unmarried, or childless men.
FQuote by Francis Bacon about merit, public, man

Children sweeten labours, but they make misfortunes more bitter.
FQuote by Francis Bacon about bitter, children

















