By indignities men come to dignities. — Quoted

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“By indignities men come to dignities.”

Francis Bacon · Men

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Francis Bacon

Age appears to be best in four things old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.

Age

Francis Bacon

I will never be an old man. To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am.

Age

Francis Bacon

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

Learning

Francis Bacon

Wives are young men's mistresses, companions for middle age, and old men's nurses.

Age