Quotes by Bacon, Francis

They that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils. >>

It is natural to die as to be born. >>

Prosperity discovers vice, adversity discovers virtue. >>

Quotations about Books - Reading

The most foolish kind of a book is a kind of leaky boat on the sea of >>

The reading of all good books is like a conversation with all the fine >>

Today a reader, tomorrow a leader. >>

Read not to contradict and confute; nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk and discourse; but to weigh and consider.

Bacon, Francis