Quote by: Francis Bacon

The way of fortune is like the milkyway in the sky; which is a number of small stars, not seen asunder, but giving light together: so it is a number of little and scarce discerned virtues, or rather faculties and customs, that make men fortunate.


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  • NameFrancis Bacon
  • DescriptionEnglish philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, and author
  • AliasesFrancis Bacon, 1st Viscount St. Alban
  • BornJanuary 22, 1561
  • DiedApril 19, 1626
  • CountryKingdom Of England
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Writer; Judge; Politician