Quote by Francis Bacon
The person is a poor judge who by an action can be disgraced more

The person is a poor judge who by an action can be disgraced more in failing than they can be honored in succeeding. – Francis Bacon

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Nothing doth more hurt in a state than that cunning men pass for wise. – Francis Bacon

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Better to die ten thousand deaths than wound my honor. – Joseph Addison

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A person dishonored is worst than dead. – Miguel de Cervantes

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