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“A king that would not feel his crown too heavy for him, must wear it every day; but if he think it too light, he knoweth not of what metal it is made.”

Book:The works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, and Lord High Chancellor of England, in five volumes

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The works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, and Lord High Chancellor of England, in five volumes

This multi-volume set gathers the principal writings of Francis Bacon, including his philosophical treatises on natural philosophy and scientific method, his celebrated essays on conduct and wisdom, and his historical chronicles of the reigns of British monarchs. Bacon's works represent a significant contribution to early modern English literature and philosophy, reflecting his role as one of the intellectual architects of the Scientific Revolution. The collected edition makes accessible Bacon's prose writings across various genres, from speculative philosophy to political counsel, offering readers a comprehensive view of his literary legacy as a pioneer of empiricist thought and elegant English prose style. more

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Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon, a renowned philosopher, politician, and writer, served as the Lord Chancellor of England. He is best known for his profound philosophical thoughts and extensive literary works, which have had a lasting impact on the world. more

Book:Francisci Baconi Baronis de Verulamio ... Opera Omnia Quatuor Voluminibus Comprehensa: Containing, I. Proposition for compiling and amendment of our laws. II. Offer of a digest of the laws. III. Elements, or, Maxims and use of the common law. IV. Cases of treason. V. Four arguments in law ... VI. Draught of an act. VII. Ordinances in chancery. VIII. Reading on the statute of uses. IX. Resuscitatio ... X. Charges. XI. Speeches. XII. Observations on a libel, &c. XIII. Report of Lopez's treason. XI

Source: Francisci Baconi Baronis de Verulamio ... Opera Omnia Quatuor Voluminibus Comprehensa: Containing, I. Proposition for compiling and amendment of our laws. II. Offer of a digest of the laws. III. Elements, or, Maxims and use of the common law. IV. Cases of treason. V. Four arguments in law ... VI. Draught of an act. VII. Ordinances in chancery. VIII. Reading on the statute of uses. IX. Resuscitatio ... X. Charges. XI. Speeches. XII. Observations on a libel, &c. XIII. Report of Lopez's treason. XI

“Again men have been kept back as by a kind of enchantment from progress in science by reverence for antiquity, by the authority of men counted great in philosophy, and then by general consent.”

Men Kind Has Beens Philosophy Progress Authority Reverence Consent Antiquity Enchantment Progress In Science

Author:Francis Bacon

“He that seeketh to be eminent amongst able men hath a great task; but that is ever good for the public. But he that plots to be the only figure amongst ciphers is the decay of a whole age.”

Men Whole Age Able Figures Tasks Plot Decay Ciphers

Book:Bacon's Essays: Top Essays

Source: Bacon's Essays: Top Essays

“Love and envy make a man pine, which other affections do not, because they are not so continual.”

Men Affection Envy

Book:The works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, and Lord High Chancellor of England, in five volumes

Source: The works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, and Lord High Chancellor of England, in five volumes

“To know truly is to know by causes.”