Francis Bacon's Quote - It is the true office of history to represent the events themselve

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It is the true office of history to represent the events themselves, together with the counsels, and to leave the observations and conclusions thereupon to the liberty and faculty of every mans judgment. – Francis Bacon

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God has placed no limits to the exercise of the intellect he has given us, on this side of the grave. – Francis Bacon

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Therefore if a man look sharply and attentively, he shall see Fortune; for though she be blind, yet she is not invisible. – Francis Bacon

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Nakedness is uncomely, as well in mind as body, and it addeth no small reverence to mens manners and actions if they be not altogether open. Therefore set it down: That a habit of secrecy is both politic and moral. – Francis Bacon

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