But we are not dedicating or building any Capitol or Pyramid to human Pride, but found a holy temple in the human Intellect, on the model of the Universe... For whatever is worthy of Existence is worthy of Knowledge-which is the Image (or Echo) of Existence.
Francis BaconWe read that we ought to forgive our enemies; but we do not read that we ought to forgive our friends.
Francis BaconThey who derive their worth from their ancestors resemble potatoes, the most valuable part of which is underground.
Francis Bacon