Francis Bacon Quotes & Sayings (Page 6)

“It is as natural to die as to be born; and to a little infant, perhaps, the one is as painful as the other.”

“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.”

“Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed.”

“It is impossible to love and to be wise.”

“Small amounts of philosophy lead to atheism, but larger amounts bring us back to God.”

“The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.”

“A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.”

“A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.”

“If we do not maintain justice, justice will not maintain us.”

“Fashion is only the attempt to realize art in living forms and social intercourse.”