Envy is ever joined with the comparing of a man's self; and where there is no comparison, no envy.

Quote by Francis Bacon Sr

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Boldness is ever blind, for it sees not dangers and inconveniences whence it is bad...

Boldness is ever blind, for it sees not dangers and inconveniences whence it is bad...

Nature is often hidden, sometimes overcome, seldom extinguished.

Nature is often hidden, sometimes overcome, seldom extinguished.

The root of all superstition is that men observe when a thing hits, but not...

The root of all superstition is that men observe when a thing hits, but not...

It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to lose liberty; or to seek...

It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to lose liberty; or to seek...

Natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study; and studies themselves do...

Natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study; and studies themselves do...

Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability.

Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability.

Houses are built to live in, not to look on; therefore, let use be preferred...

Houses are built to live in, not to look on; therefore, let use be preferred...

Knowledge is power.

Knowledge is power.

The worst men often give the best advice.

The worst men often give the best advice.

Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability.

Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability.

Philosophy, when superficially studied, excites doubt; when thoroughly explored, it dispels it

Philosophy, when superficially studied, excites doubt; when thoroughly explored, it dispels it

The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express.

The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express.

Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; and adversity is not without comforts and...

Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; and adversity is not without comforts and...

He that gives good advice, builds with one hand; he that gives good counsel and...

He that gives good advice, builds with one hand; he that gives good counsel and...

Revenge is a kind of wild justice.

Revenge is a kind of wild justice.

The desire of power in excess caused the angels to fall; the desire of knowledge...

The desire of power in excess caused the angels to fall; the desire of knowledge...

We cannot command Nature except by obeying her.

We cannot command Nature except by obeying her.

Wise men make more opportunities than they find.

Wise men make more opportunities than they find.

Wisdom is not acquired save as the result of investigation.

Wisdom is not acquired save as the result of investigation.

The wise learn many things from their enemies.

The wise learn many things from their enemies.