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Francis Bacon – About Infatuation

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“Infatuation is more suited to the stage than to a human’s life. When it comes to the stage, love is always the subject of comedy, and only occasionally tragedy; in life, however, passionate love brings many troubles – sometimes as a seductress, sometimes as a shrew. You will notice that among all the great and … Read more

Francis Bacon: On Praise

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Francis Bacon: On Praise:  Gratitude is a reflection of virtue. However, it depends on the mirror or person who reflects it. If it comes from a simple-minded world, it is usually untrue and worthless, and it is more likely to follow vain individuals rather than virtuous ones. The simple-minded world fails to recognize many excellent … Read more