Quotes by Bacon, Francis

Opportunity makes a thief. >>

The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands. >>

Riches are for spending. >>

Quotations about Humor

A brilliant epigram is a solemn platitude gone to a masquerade ball. >>

There is this benefit in brag, that the speaker is unconsciously expre >>

Levity is often less foolish and gravity less wise than each of them a >>

Imagination was given man to compensate for what he is not, and a sense of humor to console him for what he is.

Bacon, Francis