The praise of ancient authors proceeds not from the reverence of the dead, but from the competition and mutual envy of the living.
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Such is the nature of men, that howsoever they may acknowledge many others to be more witty, or more eloquent, or more learned; yet they will hardly believe there be many so wise as themselves.
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| Birth: | 5th April, 1588 |
| Death: | 4th December, 1679 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Founder, Philosopher |
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