The desire of excessive power caused the angels to fall,...

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The desire of excessive power caused the angels to fall, the desire of knowledge caused men to fall.

Quote by Francis Bacon about religion, fall, angels, knowledge, power, man.

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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