Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is.Francis Bacon
A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion.Francis Bacon
The quarrels and divisions about religion were evils unknown to the heathen. The reason was because the religion of the heathen consisted rather in rites and ceremonies than in any constant belief.Francis Bacon
There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so; but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool.Francis Bacon
The subtlety of nature is greater many times over than the subtlety of the senses and understanding.Francis Bacon
