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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

There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool.




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Quotes for: happiness


Quotes

Quotes about happiness:


I have decided to be happy because it's good for my health.





A happy life, therefore, is one which is in accordance with its own nature.





To be happy, we must consider the happiness of another.





Happiness is sometimes hidden in the unknown.





Create all the happiness you are able to create: remove all the misery you are able to remove.





Happiness is a virtue, not its reward.











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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.





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





Knowledge is power.












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