"It is true,
that a little philosophy inclineth
man's mind to atheism,
but depth in philosophy bringeth
men's minds about to religion."
-Francis Bacon

"Discretion of speech is more than eloquence,
and to speak agreeably to him
with whom we deal is more than to speak
in good words, or in good order."
-Francis Bacon

"Men on their side must force themselves
for a while to lay their notions by
and begin to familiarize themselves with facts."
-Francis Bacon

"This is certain,
that a man that studieth revenge
keeps his wounds green,
which otherwise would heal and do well."
-Francis Bacon

"A wise man will make more
opportunities than he finds."
-Francis Bacon

"Philosophy
when superficially studied,
excites doubt,
when thoroughly explored,
it dispels it."
-Francis Bacon

"Look to make your course regular,
that men may know beforehand
what they may expect."
-Francis Bacon

"Choose the life that is most useful,
and habit will make it the most agreeable."
-Francis Bacon

"Truth comes out of error
more readily than out of confusion."
-Francis Bacon

"Nature is often hidden,
sometimes overcome,
seldom extinguished."
-Francis Bacon

"God's first creature, which was light."
-Francis Bacon