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A certain spark of truth

A forbidden writing is thought to be a certain spark of truth, that flies up in the face of them who seek to tread it out.

Author Greg RavenPosted on December 5, 2016November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories speechTags Sir Francis Bacon

Choose leaders wisely

Nothing doth more hurt in a state than that cunning men pass for wise.

Author Greg RavenPosted on December 19, 2013November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories governmentTags Sir Francis Bacon

Cunning men

Nothing doth more hurt in a state than that cunning men pass for wise.

Author Greg RavenPosted on June 20, 2011November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories demagoguesTags Sir Francis Bacon

“There can be no public or private virtue unless the foundation of action is the practice of truth.” — George Jacob Holyoake

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