Quote by Francis Bacon
Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark and as that natu

Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other. – Francis Bacon

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Wives are young mens mistresses, companions for middle age, and old mens nurses. – Francis Bacon

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In thinking, if a person begins with certainties, they shall end in doubts, but if they can begin with doubts, they will end in certainties. – Francis Bacon

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People always say that pregnant women have a glow. And I say its because youre sweating to death. – Jessica Simpson

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It is better to risk starving to death then surrender. If you give up on your dreams, whats left? – Jim Carrey

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Policemen so cherish their status as keepers of the peace and protectors of the public that they have occasionally been known to beat to death those citizens or groups who question that status. – David Mamet

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I know Im drinking myself to a slow death, but then Im in no hurry. – Robert Benchley

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