Sir Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St. Alban, Kt., KC (22 January 15619 April 1626) was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, orator and author.
The desire of excessive power caused the angels to fall; the desire of knowledge caused men to fall. Use this quote
The root of all superstition is that men observe when a thing hits, but not when it misses. Use this quote
Who ever is out of patience is out of possession of their soul. Use this quote
Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed. Use this quote
We cannot command Nature except by obeying her. Use this quote
Revenge is a kind of wild justice, which the more a man's nature runs to, the more ought law to weed it out. Use this quote
Nature is often hidden, sometimes overcome, seldom extinguished. Use this quote
The subtlety of nature is greater many times over than the subtlety of the senses and understanding. Use this quote
Knowledge is power. Use this quote
Next to religion, let your care be to promote justice. Use this quote
