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Quote by Francis Bacon about happiness, wisdom, man

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There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so; but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool.

Francis Bacon
Quote by Francis Bacon about happiness, wisdom, 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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