Francis Bacon Quotes


Knowledge itself is power.


Context

1st Baron Verulam


Citations

Francis Bacon, 1561-1626, Lord Chancellor of England, Religious Meditations: Of Heresies

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This seemingly abstruse philosophical statement actually found its way into one of the major political debates of the 21st Century when the Secretary of Defense was defending the management of the Iraq War and the interpretation of intelligence. See {586062}.


Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon
  • Born: January 22, 1561
  • Died: April 9, 1626
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Philosopher

Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, Kt PC QC, also known as Lord Verulam, was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and as Lord Chancellor of England. His works are seen as developing the scientific method and remained influential through the scientific revolution.