Scientist, Lawyer (1561-1626)
In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present. Francis Bacon
Knowledge is power. Francis Bacon
He that hath knowledge spareth his words. Francis Bacon
Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted... but to weigh and consider. Francis Bacon
He that gives good advice, builds with one hand; he that gives good counsel and example, builds with both; but he that gives good admonition and bad example, builds with one hand and pulls down with the other. Francis Bacon
Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom. Francis Bacon
Silence is the virtue of fools. Francis Bacon
Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words, or in good order. Francis Bacon
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