Sir Francis Bacon Quotes

Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626), Was one of the leading figures in natural philosophy and in the field of scientific methodology in the period of transition from the Renaissance to the early modern era. As a lawyer, member of Parliament, and Queen's Counsel, Bacon wrote on questions of law, state and religion, as well as on contemporary politics; but he also published texts in which he speculated on possible conceptions of society, and he pondered questions of ethics (Essays) even in his works on natural philosophy (The Advancement of Learning).

Knowledge is power.

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

A man must make his opportunity, as oft as find it.

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

Choose the life that is most useful, and habit will make it the most agreeable.

For also knowledge itself is power.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

Life, an age to the miserable, and a moment to the happy.

Silence is the virtue of fools.