Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes. Francis Bacon Fear
Many a man's strength is in opposition, and when he faileth, he grows out of use. Francis Bacon Strength
He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator. Francis Bacon Change
God Almighty first planted a garden. And indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures. Francis Bacon God
Certainly the best works, and of greatest merit for the public, have proceeded from the unmarried, or childless men. Francis Bacon Men
Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read. Francis Bacon Trust
Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other. Francis Bacon Death
God Almighty first planted a garden. And indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures. Francis Bacon Gardening
God has placed no limits to the exercise of the intellect he has given us, on this side of the grave. Francis Bacon Intelligence