He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to...

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He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune; for they are impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief.

Quote by Francis Bacon about obstacles, wealth, wife, virtue, children.

Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon 1561-1626, english Philosopher

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

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