Quotes by Francis Bacon, page 6
107 quotes by Francis Bacon
Wives are young men's mistresses, companions for middle age, and old men's nurses.
Quote by Francis Bacon about olderness, man, age, old
Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable.
Quote by Francis Bacon about moment
Young people are fitter to invent than to judge; fitter for execution than for counsel; and more fit for new projects than for settled business.
Quote by Francis Bacon about moral, judges, affair, people
Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.
Quote by Francis Bacon about age, olderness, old, wine, drinking, things