The Works of Francis Bacon, Volume 10Hurd and Houghton, 1872 |
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Page 11
... opinions and vain reports . For both the common phrases of physi- cians concerning Radical Moisture and Natural Heat are deceptive , and the extravagant praises of chemical medicines only raise men's hopes to disappoint them . The ...
... opinions and vain reports . For both the common phrases of physi- cians concerning Radical Moisture and Natural Heat are deceptive , and the extravagant praises of chemical medicines only raise men's hopes to disappoint them . The ...
Page 12
... opinions are very frivolous and ignorant . time of growth and youth all the parts of animals are repaired entirely ; nay , for a time they are increased in quantity and bettered in quality , so that the matter whereby they are repaired ...
... opinions are very frivolous and ignorant . time of growth and youth all the parts of animals are repaired entirely ; nay , for a time they are increased in quantity and bettered in quality , so that the matter whereby they are repaired ...
Page 28
... opinion that bodies are preserved fresh in liquors of their own kind , as in their proper menstrua ; as grapes in wine , olives in oil , and the like . 18. Pomegranates and quinces are preserved by dip- ping them in sea or salt water ...
... opinion that bodies are preserved fresh in liquors of their own kind , as in their proper menstrua ; as grapes in wine , olives in oil , and the like . 18. Pomegranates and quinces are preserved by dip- ping them in sea or salt water ...
Page 37
... opinion has pre- vailed , " that the cat conceives with pain and brings forth with ease . " They eat voraciously , and rather swallow than chew their food . 15. Hares and rabbits scarcely reach to seven years . Both creatures are very ...
... opinion has pre- vailed , " that the cat conceives with pain and brings forth with ease . " They eat voraciously , and rather swallow than chew their food . 15. Hares and rabbits scarcely reach to seven years . Both creatures are very ...
Page 43
... opinion live the longest ; as also do the children of old men by young wives , provided the fathers be healthy and not sickly . 3. The beginnings of things are most susceptible both of damage and of help ; and therefore the less ...
... opinion live the longest ; as also do the children of old men by young wives , provided the fathers be healthy and not sickly . 3. The beginnings of things are most susceptible both of damage and of help ; and therefore the less ...
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