Quotes by Francis Bacon

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

Next to religion, let your care be to promote justice.

If a man's wit be wandering, let him study the mathematics.

Science is but an image of the truth.

Many a man's strength is in opposition, and when he faileth, he grows out of use.

He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils for time is the greatest innovator.

Friends are thieves of time.

Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority.

Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education in the elder, a part of experience.

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.