BACON

He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils, for time is the greatest innovator. [They that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils.]

Knowledge is power.

Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed.

Nothing is terrible except fear itself.

Old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.

The lame man who keeps the right road outstrips the runner who takes a wrong one. Nay, it is obvious that the more active and swift the latter is the further he will go astray.

There never was found in any age of the world, either philosopher or sect, or law, or discipline which did so highly exalt the public good as the Christian faith.

Truth will sooner come out of error than from confusion.

Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable.