22nd January: Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon was born on this date in 1561 - so here are 10 quotes from him:

1. Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humour to console him for what he is.
2. Wise men make more opportunities than they find.
3. There is no comparison between that which is lost by not succeeding and that which is lost by not trying.
4. He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune; for they are impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief.
5. In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.
6. If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world.
7. in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on.
8. Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god.
9. Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable.
10. Money is like manure, of very little use except it be spread.