Quote by Francis Bacon
We are much beholden to Machiavel and others, that write what men

We are much beholden to Machiavel and others, that write what men do, and not what they ought to do. – Francis Bacon

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But men must know, that in this theatre of mans life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on. – Francis Bacon

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God
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Philosophy when superficially studied, excites doubt, when thoroughly explored, it dispels it. – Francis Bacon

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People usually think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and ingrained opinions, but generally act according to custom. – Francis Bacon

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Learning
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Many talk like philosophers yet live like fools. – Proverb

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When he to whom one speaks does not understand, and he who speaks himself does not understand, that is metaphysics. – Voltaire, Philosophical Dictionary

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What is mind? No matter. What is matter? Never mind. – George Berkeley

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Creativity is the ability to introduce order into the randomness of nature. – Eric Hoffer

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Journalism largely consists in saying “Lord Jones is dead” to people who never knew Lord Jones was alive. – G.K. Chesterton

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Growing up, if I hadnt had sports, I dont know where Id be. God only knows what street corners Id have been standing on and God only knows what Id have been doing, but instead I played hockey and went to school and stayed out of trouble. – Bobby Orr

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Every piece of software written today is likely going to infringe on someone elses patent. – Miguel de Icaza

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