Prosperity discovers vice, adversity discovers virtue.

Quote by Francis Bacon Sr

Topics: Adversity Quotes, Virtue Quotes

Knowledge itself is power

Knowledge itself is power

There is no comparison between that which is lost by not succeeding and that lost...

There is no comparison between that which is lost by not succeeding and that lost...

He that hath knowledge spareth his words.

He that hath knowledge spareth his words.

For my name and memory, I leave it to men's charitable speeches, to foreign nations,...

For my name and memory, I leave it to men's charitable speeches, to foreign nations,...

If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts: but if he...

If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts: but if he...

It is a certain sign of a wise government and proceeding that it can hold...

It is a certain sign of a wise government and proceeding that it can hold...

The place of justice is a hallowed place

The place of justice is a hallowed place

Men in great place are thrice servants, - servants of the sovereign or state, servants...

Men in great place are thrice servants, - servants of the sovereign or state, servants...

It is the true office of history to represent the events themselves, together with the...

It is the true office of history to represent the events themselves, together with the...

A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds...

A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds...

If money be not thy servant, it will be thy master. The covetous man cannot...

If money be not thy servant, it will be thy master. The covetous man cannot...

I do not believe that any man fears to be dead, but only the stroke...

I do not believe that any man fears to be dead, but only the stroke...

Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed.

Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed.

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

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

Men commonly think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and imbibed opinions,...

Men commonly think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and imbibed opinions,...

Truth is a good dog; but always beware of barking too close to the heels...

Truth is a good dog; but always beware of barking too close to the heels...

Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted, but to...

Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted, but to...

A just fear of an imminent danger, though there be no blow given, is a...

A just fear of an imminent danger, though there be no blow given, is a...

The phrase 'I need to talk to you.' has the ability to strike fear into...

The phrase 'I need to talk to you.' has the ability to strike fear into...

Fear of something is at the root of hate for others, and hate within will...

Fear of something is at the root of hate for others, and hate within will...