Francis Bacon quotes, with sources
English philosopher and statesman, father of the scientific method, whose Essays distilled a lifetime of worldly observation into terse civic wisdom. Here are 5 short quotes by Francis Bacon (1561 – 1626), each with the work it comes from, drawn from 5 sources.
The mould of a man’s fortune is in his own hands.
Men fear death, as children fear to go in the dark.
He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils.
Whosoever is out of patience, is out of possession of his soul.
Prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.
Sources
- Essays, Of Adversity
- Essays, Of Anger
- Essays, Of Death
- Essays, Of Fortune
- Essays, Of Innovations
Themes
Stoicism Courage Growth Purpose Change Calm Focus Resilience
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