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The Works of Francis Bacon, Lord Chancellor of England: A New Edition:

This book is a compilation of Francis Bacon's extensive works, including his philosophical treatises, scientific essays, and political writings. It is a new edition that aims to make Bacon's ideas accessible to contemporary audiences, preserving the original text while enhancing readability and understanding. more

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Francis Bacon
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

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“We have all of us free access to all that is great, and good, and happy, and carry within ourselves a key to all the treasures that heaven has to bestow upon us. We starve in the midst of plenty, groan under infirmities, with the remedy in our own hand; live and die without knowing and feeling anything of the One only God, whilst we have it in our power to know and enjoy it in as great a reality as we know and feel the power of this world over us; for Heaven is as near to our souls as this world is to our bodies; and we are created, we are redeemed, to have our conversation in it.”