The two books of Francis, Lord Verulam. Of the proficience and advancement of learning.

  • Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626.
Date:
1825
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Credit: The two books of Francis, Lord Verulam. Of the proficience and advancement of learning. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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    “ Qui conturbat domum suam, possidebit ven- tum” (He that troubleth liis own house shall in- herit the wind). Here is noted, that in domestical separations and breaches men do promise to them- selves quieting of their mind and contentment; but still they are deceived of their expectation, and it turneth to wind. “ Filius sapiens leetificat patrem: filius vero stultus moestitia est matri suae” (A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother). Here is distinguished, that fathers have most comfort of the good proof of their sons; but mothers have most discomfort of their ill proof, because women have little discerning of virtue, but of fortune. “ Qui celat delictum, quaerit amicitiam ; sed qui altero sermone repetit, separat feederatos” (He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he, that repeateth a matter separateth very friends). Here caution is given, that reconcilement is better man- aged by an amnesty, and passing over that which is past, than by apologies and excusations. “ In omni opere bono erit abundantia; ubi au- tem verba sunt plurima, ibi frequenter egestas” (The works of the diligent tend only to plenteous- ness ; but where there are many words there is often want). Here is noted, that words and discourse abound most where there is idleness and want.