Francis Bacon “We are much beholden to Machiavel and others, that write what men do, and not what they ought to do.” Francis Bacon Topics:Old View all quotes by Francis Bacon →
“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
“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
