Sir Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St. Alban, Kt., KC (22 January 15619 April 1626) was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, orator and author.
Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience. Use this quote
Natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study; and studies themselves do give forth directions too much at large, except they be bounded in by experience. Use this quote
Studies perfect nature and are perfected still by experience. Use this quote
Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom. Use this quote
God hangs the greatest weights upon the smallest wires. Use this quote
Acorns were good until bread was found. Use this quote
Small amounts of philosophy lead to atheism, but larger amounts bring us back to God. Use this quote
God has placed no limits to the exercise of the intellect he has given us, on this side of the grave. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on. Use this quote
