Francis Bacon Quotes on Love

3 quotes

  1. For there was never proud man thought so absurdly well of himself, as the lover doth of the person loved; and therefore it was well said, That it is impossible to love, and to be wise.

  2. For it is a true rule, that love is ever rewarded either with the reciproque, or with an inward and secret contempt.

  3. Nuptial love maketh mankind, friendly love perfecteth it, but wonton love corrupteth and embaseth it.

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