“God Almighty first planted a Garden. And indeed it is the purest of human pleasures. It is the greatest refreshment to the spirits of man, without which buildings and palaces are but gross handiworks. And a man shall ever see, that when ages grow to civility and elegancy, men come to build stately sooner than to garden finely, as if gardening were the greater perfection.”
Quote by Francis Bacon
Work
Essays, Civil and Moral & the New Atlantis by Francis Bacon: Aeropagitica & Tractate of Education by John Milton, Religio Medici by Sir Thomas Browne
Essays, Civil and Moral & the New Atlantis by Francis Bacon presents a series of philosophical essays that explore civil and moral issues, along with the utopian vision of the New Atlantis. John Milton's Aeropagitica is a passionate defense of freedom of the press and the importance of free speech. Sir Thomas Browne's Religio Medici is a unique blend of personal reflection and scientific inquiry, offering insights into religion and medicine during the Renaissance. more
Author
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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