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Biography - Francis Bacon:

English philosopher and statesman.
Born: 1561 - Died: 1626
Period:
17th century
16th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
United Kingdom

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.



Translation

Translation

(German, French)



German
Wenn ein Mensch mit Gewissheit beginnen will, wird er im Zweifel enden; ist er es aber zufrieden, mit Zweifeln zu beginnen, wird er mit Gewissheit enden.

French
Celui qui commence avec des certitudes, finira avec des doutes. Mais s'il se contente de commencer avec des doutes, il finira avec des certitudes.




See also 

See also...



I think, therefore I am.

Mistakes are, after all, the foundations of truth, and if a man does not know what a thing is, it is at least an increase in knowledge if he knows what it is not.




Quotes for: doubt


Quotes

Quotes about doubt:


Believe those who are seeking the truth; doubt those who find it.





We know accurately only when we know little; with knowledge, doubt increases.





To be, or not to be, that is the question.





When in doubt, follow the suit of the wise and prudent.





But the most beautiful of all doubts
Is when the downtrodden and despondent raise their heads and
Stop believing in the strength
Of their oppressors.






If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.











Quotes

Francis Bacon also said...


A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.





Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority.





Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed.





Envy is ever joined with the comparing of a man's self; and where there is no comparison, no envy.





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





Hope is a good breakfast, but it is a bad supper.












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