The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.

Quote by Francis Bacon Sr

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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...

Discretion of speech is more than eloquence; and to speak agreeably to him with whom...

Discretion of speech is more than eloquence; and to speak agreeably to him with whom...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

God never wrought miracles to convince atheism, because his ordinary works convince it.

God never wrought miracles to convince atheism, because his ordinary works convince it.

The job of the artist is to deepen the mystery

The job of the artist is to deepen the mystery

The worst men often give the best advice.

The worst men often give the best advice.

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...

We cannot command Nature except by obeying her.

We cannot command Nature except by obeying her.

Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed.

Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed.

This delivering of knowledge in distinct and disjointed aphorisms doth leave the wit of man...

This delivering of knowledge in distinct and disjointed aphorisms doth leave the wit of man...

A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.

A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.

Such is the way of all superstition, whether in astrology, dreams, omens, divine judgments, or...

Such is the way of all superstition, whether in astrology, dreams, omens, divine judgments, or...

Revenge is a kind of wild justice.

Revenge is a kind of wild justice.

History makes people wise.

History makes people wise.

Anyone who knows anything of history knows that great social changes are impossible without feminine...

Anyone who knows anything of history knows that great social changes are impossible without feminine...

History shows that there are no invincible armies.

History shows that there are no invincible armies.