“Fashion is only the attempt to realize art in living forms and social intercourse.”

Francis Bacon

“The momentous thing in human life is the art of winning the soul to good or evil.”

Francis Bacon

“Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.”

Francis Bacon

“Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.”

Francis Bacon

“Read not to contradict and confute; nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk and discourse; but to weigh and consider. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to...”

Francis Bacon