Francis Bacon Quotes
Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other.
Quotes to Explore
-
Adam knew Eve his wife and she conceived. It is a pity that this is still the only knowledge of their wives at which some men seem to arrive.
-
Military brats have this toughness: they're almost like orphans or foster children; they develop little mechanisms. It sets you up to look at things a little differently.
-
Imagination has brought mankind through the dark ages to its present state of civilization. Imagination led Columbus to discover America. Imagination led Franklin to discover electricity.
-
You can only govern men by serving them. The rule is without exception.
-
Real luxury is having the time to read endless stories in bed with my children. And I get that all the time. I'm so blessed.
-
Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.
-
My death is incidental, and I worry very much about my loved ones and, you know, would like to make it as easy as possible for them. Or wish I could will away whatever, you know, the sadness they will feel when I die. But for me, nothing. The world goes on.
-
By nature, men desire the beautiful.
-
We are all Adam's children - it's just the skin that makes all the difference.
-
Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome.
-
My music is a little dark, and my lyrics are a little darker. Every day, I'm fighting towards the light.
-
I think all children draw, as soon as they figure out the thumb and can grab crayons. The only difference with people like myself is that we never stopped drawing.
-
I like children - fried.
-
And on the other hand, we see that the Israeli government is attacking that part of the Palestinian leader.
-
The Bible is proved to be a revelation from God, by the reasonableness and holiness of its precepts; all its commands, exhortations, and promises having the most direct tendency to make men wise, holy, and happy in themselves, and useful to one another.
-
I don't know what my label is. I just think of myself as a plain forward. I like to think I have some finesse to my game, but inside the paint is where men are made. If you can't play there, you should be home with your mama.
-
By preventing pneumonia and other diseases, we are giving men, women and children the chance to live healthy productive lives and participate in the global economy. In doing so, we are not only enhancing their futures - we are enhancing our own.
-
Women eat while they are talking; men talk while they are eating.
-
You won't always be here. But before you go, whisper this to your sons and their sons 'The work was free. Keep it so.'
-
Jeeves, you really are a specific dream-rabbit." "Thank you, miss. I am glad to have given satisfaction.
-
The purposes of the Almighty are perfect, and must prevail, though we erring mortals may fail to accurately perceive them in advance.
-
I'm a big fan of American vaudeville and Hollywood silent film-era slapstick and the music halls full of ridiculous, eccentric characters.
-
. . . you may think I waste my breath Pretending that there can be passion That has more life in it than death
-
Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other.
