Quote of Francis Bacon - So as the old rule, to...
Biography - Francis Bacon:
English philosopher and statesman.
Born: 1561 - Died: 1626
Period:
17th century
16th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
Born: 1561 - Died: 1626
Period:
17th century
16th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
So as the old rule, to know a fool from a wise man 'Mitte ambos nudos ad ignotos, et videbis'.
Note
"Mitte ambos nudos ad ignotos, et videbis" means "Send both of them naked to the unknown, and you will see." / "Send them both naked among strangers, and then you will see."
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