We cannot command Nature except by obeying her.

"A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds."

Francis Bacon

"Age appears best in four things: old wood to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust and old authors to read."

Francis Bacon

"People usually think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and ingrained opinions, but generally act according to custom."

Francis Bacon

"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."

Francis Bacon

"Money is like muck - not good unless it be spread."

Francis Bacon

"The only really interesting thing iswhat happens between two people in a room."

Francis Bacon