Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon (1561 - 1626) was an English philosopher and statesman, one of the pioneers of modern scientific thought.

Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed.
Francis Bacon

Friends are thieves of time.
Francis Bacon

Reading makes a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.
Francis Bacon

The great end of life is not knowledge but action.
Francis Bacon

The place of justice is a hallowed place.
Francis Bacon

By far the best proof is experience.
Francis Bacon

Who questions much, shall learn much, and retain much.
Francis Bacon