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He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune for

He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune for they are impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief. – Francis Bacon

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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

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If we begin with certainties, we shall end in doubts; but if we begin with doubts, and are patient in them, we shall end in certainties. – Francis Bacon

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A little philosophy inclineth mans mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth mens minds about to religion. – Francis Bacon

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