Quote by Francis Bacon
It is a miserable state of mind to have few things to desire and m

It is a miserable state of mind to have few things to desire and many things to fear. – Francis Bacon

Other quotes by Francis Bacon

God has placed no limits to the exercise of the intellect he has given us, on this side of the grave. – 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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Fear
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In terms of fear, I still am most afraid of Freddie Kruger. – Andrew Mason

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Eighty percent of all choices are based on fear. Most people dont choose what they want they choose what they think is safe. – Phil McGraw

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My feelings for Ellen overrode all of my fear about being out as a lesbian. I had to be with her, and I just figured Id deal with the other stuff later. – Portia de Rossi

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I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. – Aristotle

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The nation is faced with one of the most corporate-orientated anti-consumer Congresses in our history. – Ralph Nader

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