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Quote by Francis Bacon
Many a mans strength is in opposition, and when he faileth, he gro

Many a mans strength is in opposition, and when he faileth, he grows out of use. – Francis Bacon

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Suspicions that the mind, of itself, gathers, are but buzzes; but suspicions that are artificially nourished and put into mens heads by the tales and whisperings of others, have stings. – Francis Bacon

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