Francis Bacon

Consistency is the foundation of virtue.

Francis Bacon

A false friend is more dangerous than an open enemy.

Francis Bacon

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

Francis Bacon

Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.

Francis Bacon

Choose what is most advantageous, habit will make it agreeable and easy.

Francis Bacon

Great boldness is seldom without some absurdity.

Francis Bacon

If money be not thy servant, it will be thy master.

Francis Bacon

If we are to achieve things never before accomplished we must employ methods never before attempted.

Francis Bacon

In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.

Francis Bacon

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

Francis Bacon