The French are wiser than they seem, and the Spaniards seem wiser than they are. – Francis Bacon
Many a mans strength is in opposition, and when he faileth, he grows out of use. – Francis Bacon

The French are wiser than they seem, and the Spaniards seem wiser than they are. – Francis Bacon
Many a mans strength is in opposition, and when he faileth, he grows out of use. – Francis Bacon
Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is. – Francis Bacon
Suspicion amongst thoughts are like bats amongst birds, they never fly by twilight. – Francis Bacon