People usually think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and ingrained opinions, but generally act according to custom.
Francis BaconSome books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.
Francis BaconPraise from the common people is generally false, and rather follows the vain than the virtuous.
Francis BaconThe Syllogism consists of propositions, propositions consist of words, words are symbols of notions. Therefore if the notions themselves (which is the root of the matter) are confused and over-hastily abstracted from the facts, there can be no firmness in the superstructure. Our only hope therefore lies in a true induction.
Francis Bacon