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If a man's wit be wandering, let him study the mathematics.

Francis Bacon

If we do not maintain justice, justice will not maintain us.

Francis Bacon

Justice

Will

Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is.

In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.

In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.

It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to lose liberty; or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a man's self.

It is impossible to love and to be wise.

Francis Bacon

Love

It is in life as it is in ways, the shortest way is commonly the foulest, and surely the fairer way is not much about.

Francis Bacon

Life

I had rather believe all the Fables in the Legend, and the Talmud, and the Alcoran, than that this universal frame is without a Mind.

Francis Bacon

Mind

But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on.

A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion.

A man must make his opportunity, as oft as find it.

Francis Bacon

Opportunity

Man

A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.

A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.

Francis Bacon

Wisdom

Question

A sudden bold and unexpected question doth many times surprise a man and lay him open.