Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability. – Francis Bacon
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes, and adversity is not without comforts and hopes. – Francis Bacon

Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability. – Francis Bacon
Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes, and adversity is not without comforts and hopes. – Francis Bacon
Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other. – Francis Bacon
There is no comparison between that which is lost by not succeeding and that which is lost by not trying. – Francis Bacon