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The noblest works and foundations have proceeded from childless men, which have sought to express the images of their minds where those of their bodies have failed.
Francis Bacon
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Francis Bacon
Age: 65 †
Born: 1561
Born: January 22
Died: 1626
Died: April 9
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It is not the lie that passeth through the mind, but the lie that sinketh in and settleth in it, that doth the hurt.
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The desire of excessive power caused the angels to fall the desire of knowledge caused men to fall.
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Many a man's strength is in opposition, and when he faileth, he grows out of use.
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Why should a man be in love with his fetters, though of gold?
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