Francis Bacon
  • A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion.

  • Anger makes dull men witty, but it keeps them poor.

  • Wives are young men's mistresses, companions for middle age, and old men's nurses.

  • Nothing doth more hurt in a state than that cunning men pass for wise.

  • But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on.