Quotes by Bacon, Francis

It is true, that a little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, >>

What is truth? said jesting Pilate; and would not stay for an answer. >>

Lies are sufficient to breed opinion, and opinion brings on substance. >>

Quotations about Power

The exercise of power is determined by thousands of interactions betwe >>

There must be, not a balance of power, but a community of power; not o >>

A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength. >>

Nothing destroys authority more than the unequal and untimely interchange of power stretched too far and relaxed too much.

Bacon, Francis