List of quotes from Sir Francis Bacon
"Man seeketh in society comfort, use and protection."
by Sir Francis Bacon The Advancement of Learning
"A prudent question is one half of wisdom."
by Sir Francis Bacon
"Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other."
by Of Death Sir Francis Bacon
"Certainly virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed: for prosperity doth best discover vice; but adversity doth best discover virtue."
by Of Adversity Sir Francis Bacon
"In charity there is no excess."
by Of Goodness Sir Francis Bacon
"Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study."
by Sir Francis Bacon
"Money is like muck, not good except it be spread."
by Sir Francis Bacon