The pencil of the Holy Ghost hath labored more in describing the afflictions of Job than the felicities of Solomon.Francis Bacon
The way of fortune is like the milkyway in the sky; which is a number of small stars, not seen asunder, but giving light together: so it is a number of little and scarce discerned virtues, or rather faculties and customs, that make men fortunate.Francis Bacon
Truth is a good dog; but always beware of barking too close to the heels of an error, lest you get your brains kicked out.Francis Bacon
If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts, but if he will content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.Francis Bacon
We are much beholden to Machiavel and others, that write what men do, and not what they ought to do.Francis Bacon
Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted... but to weigh and consider.Francis Bacon
Therefore if a man look sharply and attentively, he shall see Fortune; for though she be blind, yet she is not invisible.Francis Bacon
