The human understanding is no dry light, but receives an infusion from the will and affections... What a man had rather were true he more readily believes.
Francis BaconFor my name and memory I leave to men's charitable speeches, and to foreign nations and the next ages.
Francis BaconSome books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.
Francis BaconMen seem neither to understand their riches nor their strength. Of the former they believe greater things than they should; of the latter, less.
Francis Bacon