Science is the knowledge of consequences, and dependence of one fact upon another.
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Such is the nature of men, that howsoever they may acknowledge many others to be more witty, or more eloquent, or more learned; yet they will hardly believe there be many so wise as themselves.
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They that are discontented under monarchy call it tyranny; and they that are displeased with aristocracy call it oligarchy; so also, they which find themselves grieved under a democracy call it anarchy, which signifies the want of government; and yet I think no man believes that want of government is any new kind of government.
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Birth: | 5th April, 1588 |
Death: | 4th December, 1679 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Founder, Philosopher |
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