What is truth? said jesting Pilate; and would not stay for an answer.

Quote by Francis Bacon

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We are much beholden to Machiavel and others, that write what men do, and not...

We are much beholden to Machiavel and others, that write what men do, and not...

Certainly the best works, and of greatest merit for the public, have proceeded from the...

Certainly the best works, and of greatest merit for the public, have proceeded from the...

Money is like manure, of very little use except it be spread.

Money is like manure, of very little use except it be spread.

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

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

Important families are like potatoes. The best parts are underground

Important families are like potatoes. The best parts are underground

Science is but an image of the truth.

Science is but an image of the truth.

Next to religion, let your care be to promote justice.

Next to religion, let your care be to promote justice.

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

Discern of the coming on of years, and think not to do the same things...

Discern of the coming on of years, and think not to do the same things...

The pencil of the Holy Ghost hath labored more in describing the afflictions of Job...

The pencil of the Holy Ghost hath labored more in describing the afflictions of Job...

Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine...

Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine...

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...

In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it...

In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it...

The subtlety of nature is greater many times over than the subtlety of the senses...

The subtlety of nature is greater many times over than the subtlety of the senses...

The joys of parents are secret, and so are their griefs and fears.

The joys of parents are secret, and so are their griefs and fears.

Without friends the world is but a wilderness. There is no man that imparteth his...

Without friends the world is but a wilderness. There is no man that imparteth his...

Acorns were good until bread was found.

Acorns were good until bread was found.

Houses are built to live in, and not to look on: therefore let use be...

Houses are built to live in, and not to look on: therefore let use be...

The house built on the sand may oftentimes be built higher, have more fair parapets...

The house built on the sand may oftentimes be built higher, have more fair parapets...

If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be a vegetarian.

If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be a vegetarian.