Young men are fitter to invent than to judge; fitter for execution than for counsel; and fitter for new projects than for settled business.
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We read that we ought to forgive our enemies; but we do not read that we ought to forgive our friends.
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Birth: | 22nd January, 1561 |
Death: | 9th April, 1626 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Philosopher, Scientist, Statesman |
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.
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