Quotes by Francis Bacon, page 6

Francis Bacon - english Philosopher

Was born on 22 jan 1561.
Died on 09 apr 1626, at 65 years old.

Origin country: United Kingdom

Who questions much, shall learn much, and retain much.

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Wise men make more opportunities than they find.

FQuote by Francis Bacon about chance, man

With a gentleman I am always a gentleman and a half, and with a fraud I try to be a fraud and a half.

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Wives are young men's mistresses, companions for middle age, and old men's nurses.

FQuote 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.

FQuote 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.

FQuote 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.

FQuote by Francis Bacon about age, olderness, old, wine, drinking, things