Men fear death as children fear

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 Sir Francis Bacon

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Choose the life that is most

Choose the life that is most useful, and habit will make it the most agreeable.
by Sir Francis Bacon

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It is a secret both in nature and

It is a secret both in nature and state, that it is safer to change many things than one.
by Sir Francis Bacon

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The man who fears no

The man who fears no truths has nothing to fear from lies.
by Sir Francis Bacon

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He that will not apply new

He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator.
by Sir Francis Bacon

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He that will not apply new

He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator.
by Sir Francis Bacon

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