The Works of Francis Bacon, Volume 1M. Jones, 1802 - Philosophy |
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Page 28
... means , have married and en- dowed the public . Yet it were great reason that those that have children should have greatest care of future times , unto which they know they must transmit their dearest pledges . Some there are , who ...
... means , have married and en- dowed the public . Yet it were great reason that those that have children should have greatest care of future times , unto which they know they must transmit their dearest pledges . Some there are , who ...
Page 30
... means are less exhaust , yet , on the other side , they are more cruel and hardhearted , ( good to make severe inquisitors ) , because their tenderness is not so oft called upon . Grave natures , led by custom , and therefore constant ...
... means are less exhaust , yet , on the other side , they are more cruel and hardhearted , ( good to make severe inquisitors ) , because their tenderness is not so oft called upon . Grave natures , led by custom , and therefore constant ...
Page 36
... means there be so many screens between him and envy . Above all , those are most subject to envy which carry the greatness of their fortunes in an insolent and proud manner : being never well but while they are shewing how great they ...
... means there be so many screens between him and envy . Above all , those are most subject to envy which carry the greatness of their fortunes in an insolent and proud manner : being never well but while they are shewing how great they ...
Page 54
... means as with great ; for otherwise , in feeding the streams thou driest the fountain . Neither is there only a habit of goodness directed by right reason ; but there is in some men , even in nature , a disposition towards it ; as , on ...
... means as with great ; for otherwise , in feeding the streams thou driest the fountain . Neither is there only a habit of goodness directed by right reason ; but there is in some men , even in nature , a disposition towards it ; as , on ...
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... means . As for nobility in particular persons , it is a reverend thing to see an ancient castle or building not in decay , or to see a fair timber tree sound and perfect ; how much more to behold an ancient noble family , which hath ...
... means . As for nobility in particular persons , it is a reverend thing to see an ancient castle or building not in decay , or to see a fair timber tree sound and perfect ; how much more to behold an ancient noble family , which hath ...
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