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Quote By: Francis Bacon

The desire of power in excess caused the angels to fall; the desire of knowledge in excess caused man to fall.

- Francis Bacon

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Discretion in speech is more than eloquence.

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Nature is often hidden; sometimes overcome; seldom extinguished.

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Be so true to thyself, as thou be not false to others.

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Character, Fear, Leadership, Reputation, Self, Self-esteem, Truth

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They are ill discoverers that think there is no land, when they can see nothing but sea.

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Virtue is like precious odors—most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed.

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Adversity, Misfortune, Mistakes, Virtue

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Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.

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