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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

So as the old rule, to know a fool from a wise man 'Mitte ambos nudos ad ignotos, et videbis'.


Note 

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."



Internet Archive - The essays or Counsels, civil and moral of Francis Bacon (en) 




Translation

Translation

(French)



French
Ainsi, selon le vieil adage, pour distinguer un fou d'un sage « Envoyez-les tous deux nus vers l'inconnu, et vous verrez. »




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Quotes for: sage


Quotes

Quotes for: sage


A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.





Even for the wise, the desire for glory is the last of all passions to be laid aside.





From the faults of another a wise man will correct his own.





It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves.





Those who live without madness are not as wise as they think.





The wise man is rich











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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