...to invent is to discover that we know not, and not to recover or resummon that which we already know
Francis BaconA king that would not feel his crown too heavy for him, must wear it every day; but if he think it too light, he knoweth not of what metal it is made.
Francis BaconProsperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New.
Francis BaconFor my name and memory I leave to men's charitable speeches, and to foreign nations and the next ages.
Francis BaconThere is another ground of hope that must not be omitted. Let men but think over their infinite expenditure of understanding, time, and means on matters and pursuits of far less use and value; whereof, if but a small part were directed to sound and solid studies, there is no difficulty that might not be overcome.
Francis Bacon