Francis Bacon Quotes


There is a wisdom in this beyond the rules of physic: a man's own observation what he finds good of and what he finds hurt of is the best physic to preserve health.


Citations

Bacon, Francis. The Essayes or Counsels, Civill and Morall. John Haviland for Hanna Barret and Richard Whitaker, 1625, p. 182.

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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.