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Quote by Francis Bacon
Men on their side must force themselves for a while to lay their n

Men on their side must force themselves for a while to lay their notions by and begin to familiarize themselves with facts. – 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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Certainly virtue is like precious odors, most fragrant when they are incensed, or crushed: for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue. – Francis Bacon

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What are your historical Facts; still more your biographical? Wilt thou know a man by stringing-together beadrolls of what thou namest Facts? – Thomas Carlyle

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Remember son, many a good story has been ruined by over verification. – James Gordon Bennett

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Facts quite often, I fear to confess, like lawyers, put me to sleep at noon. Not theories, however. Theories are invigorating and tonic. Give me an ounce of fact and I will produce you a ton of theory by tea this afternoon. That is, after all, my job. – Ray Bradbury

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