English
Essayist,
Nobleman,
Philosopher,
Politician, and
Scientist
(January 22,
1561 -
April 9,
1626)
"Believe not much them that seem to despise riches, for they despise them that despair of them."
"By far the best proof is experience."
"Choose the life that is most useful, and habit will make it the most agreeable."
"If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts he shall end in certainties."
"In charity there is no excess."
"Knowledge is power."
"A man must make his opportunity, as oft as find it."
"Money is like muck, not good except it be spread. "
"Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study."
"A prudent question is one half of wisdom. "
"Read not to contradict and confute, nor to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and consider."
"Reading makes a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man."
"There is no comparison between that which is lost by not succeeding and that which is lost by not trying."
"A wise man makes more opportunities than he finds."
"The worst solitude is to be destitute of sincere friendship."
"Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable."
