It is impossible to love and to be wise. – Francis Bacon
There is nothing makes a man suspect much, more than to know little, and therefore men should remedy suspicion by procuring to know more, and not keep their suspicions in smother. – Francis Bacon
The French are wiser than they seem, and the Spaniards seem wiser than they are. – Francis Bacon
Small amounts of philosophy lead to atheism, but larger amounts bring us back to God. – Francis Bacon
I want to see far more decisions taken far closer to the patients, the passengers and the pupils. Far more power for locally and regionally elected politicians who understand best the needs of their areas. And far more say too for the dedicated staff at all levels in health and education. – Charles Kennedy