Quote of Francis Bacon - Truth is the daughter of...

Biography - Francis Bacon:

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

Quote

Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority."
Francis Bacon

Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority.

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Translation

(French, German, Italian, Latin)

La vérité est la fille du temps et non de l'autorité."
Francis Bacon

Die Wahrheit ist die Tochter der Zeit, nicht der Autorität."
Francis Bacon

La verità è figlia del tempo, non dell'autorità."

Recte enim Veritas Temporis filia dicitur, non auctoritatis."

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