Francis Bacon Quotes

Certainly the best works, and of greatest merit for the public, have proceeded from the unmarried, or childless men.

Francis Bacon

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: philosopher
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: January 22, 1561 - April 9, 1626

Topics

BestMenGreatestMeritPublic

There are too many things to count that I like about London.

Andrew Wyatt

LondonThingsCountLikeManyAbout

I believe to be a leader is to enable others to embrace a vision, initiative or assignment in a way that they feel a sense of purpose, ownership, personal engagement, and common cause. I was very affected as a child by my father's positive example as a civic leader who inspired others to share his commitment to improving our community.

Melanne Verveer

PositiveFatherLeaderCommunity

A few years ago, I actually did come up with a mocking sort of epitaph for myself. It's this: 'Here lies Robert Silverberg. He spent most of his life in the future. Now he's in the past.'

Robert Silverberg

LifeFutureMyselfPastNowUp

It's important for us as a family to go and sit in the woods sometimes.

Stella McCartney

FamilyWoodsGoImportantSometimes

We've got to rebuild human hearts - and persuade people that hope isn't just possible, but essential.

Tony Snow

HopePeoplePossibleHumanRebuild

Hamas, Hezbollah, and other Arab terror groups are committed to the destruction of Israel, a position supported by millions in the Muslim world.

Mike Gallagher

WorldDestructionPositionIsrael

One of the things that's beautiful about New Orleans is how culturally rich we are and how well we have worked together. People call us a gumbo. It's really important that we get focused on the very simple notion that diversity is a strength, it's not a weakness.

Mitch Landrieu

StrengthBeautifulTogetherSimple

As immigrants, we understand better than most that to be an American is a privilege that conveys not just rights but responsibilities.

Jose Andres

BetterAmericanImmigrantsUnderstand

The desire to write grows with writing.

Desiderius Erasmus

CommunicationWritingDesireWrite

I was brought up Catholic, and my family is still very religious.

Donna Mills

FamilyUpStillReligiousVery

Is there something in my genetic makeup that makes me more at risk for heart disease? I believe there is. My father was the sign.

Corbin Bernsen

FatherHeartMeMakeupBelieveRisk

One of my favorite poses was when working with Steven Meisel. It was one of my first photo shoots with him, and we were trying to get the cover of Italian 'Vogue.' Then, I literally took my Balenciaga hat, pulled it down, and gave a rolling-eye, 'ugh' face, crossed legs on the floor. And lo and behold, that was the cover of Italian 'Vogue.'

Coco Rocha

HatFaceTryingDownLegsFirst

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