truisms

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Thu 18 January 2007 8:02 am

In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.
Francis Bacon

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Thu 18 January 2007 8:22 am

Money is like manure, of very little use except it be spread.
Francis Bacon

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Thu 18 January 2007 8:24 am

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

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Thu 18 January 2007 8:24 am

Of all virtues and dignities of the mind, goodness is the greatest, being the character of the Deity; and without it, man is a busy, mischievous, wretched thing.
Francis Bacon

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Thu 18 January 2007 8:25 am

People usually think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and ingrained opinions, but generally act according to custom.
Francis Bacon

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Thu 18 January 2007 8:26 am

Rebellions of the belly are the worst.
Francis Bacon

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Thu 18 January 2007 8:27 am

The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express.
Francis Bacon