Creative Quotations from Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

Creative Quotations from . . .

Francis Bacon
(1561-1626) born on Jan 22

English "philosopher, statesman, essayist". "He was an early advocate of inductive learning from intensive observation; wrote "Novum Organum," 1620."

Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.

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

The art of invention grows young with the things invented.

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

"Men commonly think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and imbibed opinions, but generally act according to custom."

Published Sources for the above Quotations:
F:	"In "The Speaker's Electronic Reference Collection," AApex Software, 1994."
R:	"In "The Speaker's Electronic Reference Collection," AApex Software, 1994."
A:	"In "Isaac Asimov's Book of Science and Nature Quotations," ed. Jason Shulman & Isaac Asimov, 1988."
N:	""Essays: of Counsel.""
K:	"In "Correct Quotes for DOS," WordStar International, 1991."