5 Francis Bacon Quotes on Value

Francis Bacon quotes on value

15. Time, which is the author of authors.

60. Alonso of Aragon was wont to say in commendation of age, that 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.

90. A good name is like a precious ointment; it filleth all around about, and will not easily away; for the odors of ointments are more durable than those of flowers.

111. Riches are for spending.

138. Certainly fame is like a river, that beareth up things light and swoln, and drowns things weighty and solid.