Quotes by Bacon, Francis

Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to >>

Riches are a good hand maiden, but a poor mistress. >>

Ill Fortune never crushed that man whom good fortune deceived not. >>

Quotations about Adversity

Even if you fall on your face, you're still moving forward. >>

When walking through the valley of shadows, remember, a shadow is cast >>

Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. >>

Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes.

Bacon, Francis