Quotes by Bacon, Francis

Mysteries are due to secrecy. >>

He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune; for the >>

Prosperity discovers vice, adversity discovers virtue. >>

Quotations about Age and Aging

I wake up every morning at nine and grab for the morning paper. Then I >>

Age-based retirement arbitrarily severs productive persons from their >>

Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the sou >>

Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the full period, but content themselves with a mediocrity of success.

Bacon, Francis