Quote by Francis Bacon
In every great time there is some one idea at work which is more p

In every great time there is some one idea at work which is more powerful than any other, and which shapes the events of the time and determines their ultimate issues. – Francis Bacon

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There is a wisdom in this beyond the rules of physic: a mans own observation what he finds good of and what he finds hurt of is the best physic to preserve health. – Francis Bacon

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The way to get good ideas is to get lots of ideas, and throw the bad ones away. – Linus Pauling

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There is no adequate defense, except stupidity, against the impact of a new idea. – P. W. Bridgman

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If you want to get across an idea, wrap it up in a person. – Ralph Bunche

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