Quote of Francis Bacon - A prudent question is one-half of...
Biography - Francis Bacon:
English philosopher and statesman.
Born: 1561 - Died: 1626
Period:
17th century
16th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
Born: 1561 - Died: 1626
Period:
17th century
16th century
Place of birth: United Kingdom
A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.
Translation
(German, French)
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Quotes about wisdom:
This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.
Quotes for: question
There is frequently more to be learned from the unexpected questions of a child than the discourses of men.
Problems that remain persistently insoluble should always be suspected as questions asked in the wrong way.
Quotes for: Prudence
There are hurricanes in human affairs, tempests of passion, when it is wise to retire to a harbor and ride it out at anchor. Remedies often make diseases worse.
Francis Bacon also said...
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