More quotes by Francis Bacon

"Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is."
"Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly."
"For the things of this world cannot be made known without a knowledge of mathematics."
"Wonder is the seed of knowledge"
"It is impossible to love and to be wise."