Young men are fitter to invent than to judge; fitter for execution than for counsel; and fitter for new projects than for settled business.
Francis Bacon Quotes
Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is.
Similar Quotes
Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.
- Forrest GumpIn the end everything is a gag.
- Charlie ChaplinHusbands are chiefly good as lovers when they are betraying their wives.
- Marilyn MonroeWhenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.
- L. Frank BaumIf cats looked like frogs we'd realize what nasty, cruel little bastards they are.
- Terry PratchettComments on: "Francis Bacon Quotes: Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not;..."
Francis Bacon (265)
Birth: | 22nd January, 1561 |
Death: | 9th April, 1626 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Philosopher, Scientist, Statesman |
About
Francis Bacon was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, orator, essayist, and author. He served both as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England. After his death, he remained extremely influential through his works, especially as philosophical advocate and practitioner of the scientific method during the scientific revolution.
Related Authors
Advertisement
Today's Anniversary - 5th May
Births
- 1940 - Lance Henriksen
- 1922 - Joseph Stefano
- 1957 - Richard E Grant
- 1914 - Tyrone Power
- 1830 - Thomas Edward Brown
Deaths
- 1977 - Ludwig Erhard
- 2003 - Walter Sisulu
- 1821 - Napoleon Bonaparte
- 1851 - Philip Hone
- 1995 - Mikhail Botvinnik
Quote of the day
Popular Topics
Love Quotes
Baby Quotes
Beauty Quotes
Children Quotes
Clever Quotes
Effort Quotes
Enemy Quotes
Experience Quotes
Fate Quotes
Fear Quotes
Health Quotes
Inspirational Quotes
Life Quotes
Math Quotes
Memory Quotes
Mother Quotes
Politics Quotes
Racism Quotes
Stupid Quotes
Achievement Quotes
Commitment Quotes
Economy Quotes
Intelligence Quotes
Compromise Quotes
Knowledge Quotes
Progress Quotes
Respect Quotes
Service Quotes
Teamwork Quotes
Vision Quotes
About Quoteswave
Quoteswave have collection of famous quotes and sayings by popular authors. We have biggest database of famous proverbs and quotes with images. We have categorized all quotes with different topics and tags like love quotes, inspirational, motivational, life, friendship, success, smile, achievement and belief quotes. Everyone love good meaningful quotes so share famous picture quotes with your friends and loved one.
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
X
Share with your friends