Quotes by Francis Bacon
107 quotes by Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon, English Philosopher
Was born on 22 jan 1561. Died on 09 apr 1626, at 65 years old.
Origin country: United Kingdom
Fortitude is the marshal of thought, the armor of the will, and the fort of reason.
Quote by Francis Bacon about reason, thinking
If a man's wit be wandering, let him study the mathematics.
Quote 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.
Quote by Francis Bacon about philosophy, religion, man, mind
A sudden bold and unexpected question doth many times surprise a man and lay him open.
Quote by Francis Bacon about question, man
Antiquities are history defaced, or some remnants of history which have casually escaped the shipwreck of time.
Quote 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.
Quote by Francis Bacon about time
Beauty itself is but the sensible image of the Infinite.
Quote 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.
Quote 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.
Quote by Francis Bacon about theatre, man, god, life
Certainly the best works, and of greatest merit for the public, have proceeded from the unmarried, or childless men.
Quote by Francis Bacon about merit, public, man
Children sweeten labours, but they make misfortunes more bitter.
Quote by Francis Bacon about bitter, children
Choose the life that is most useful, and habit will make it the most agreeable.
Quote by Francis Bacon about habits, life
