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Francis Bacon Quote

By Simran Khurana, About.com

Wisdom: Francis Bacon Quote
A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.

Overcoming Doubt: Francis Bacon Quote
If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.

Money: Francis Bacon Quote
If money be not thy servant, it will be thy master. The covetous man cannot so properly be said to possess wealth, as that may be said to possess him

Knowledge: Francis Bacon Quote
Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.

Overcoming Adversity: Francis Bacon Quote
Prosperity is not without many fears and disasters; and adversity is not without comforts and hopes.

Time: Francis Bacon Quote
To choose time is to save time.

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