Quote of Francis Bacon - Aphorisms, representing a knowledge broken, do...
Biography - Francis Bacon:
Born: 1561 - Died: 1626
Period:
17th century
16th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
Note
"Aphorisms, representing a knowledge broken, do invite men to inquire further; whereas methods, carrying the show of a total, do secure men, as if they were at furthest."
Quote source: The Advancement of Learning
Translation
(French, German)
See also...
Quotes for: knowledge
Francis Bacon also said...
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