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... light , as " from new commotions . In civil affairs , it is true , " a change even for the better is suspected , through " fear of disturbance ; because these affairs depend 66 66 upon authority , consent , reputation , and PREFACE . xxix.
... light , as " from new commotions . In civil affairs , it is true , " a change even for the better is suspected , through " fear of disturbance ; because these affairs depend 66 66 upon authority , consent , reputation , and PREFACE . xxix.
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Francis Bacon Basil Montagu. 66 66 upon authority , consent , reputation , and opinion , " and not upon demonstrations : but arts and sciences " should be like mines , resounding on all sides with " new works , and farther progress . And ...
Francis Bacon Basil Montagu. 66 66 upon authority , consent , reputation , and opinion , " and not upon demonstrations : but arts and sciences " should be like mines , resounding on all sides with " new works , and farther progress . And ...
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... authority this fragment is ascribed to Lord Bacon . It appears not to be in his style ; and , excepting the following passages , I do not find any similarity in this Essay with his general sentiments upon death ; 66 PAGE 437 OF THIS ...
... authority this fragment is ascribed to Lord Bacon . It appears not to be in his style ; and , excepting the following passages , I do not find any similarity in this Essay with his general sentiments upon death ; 66 PAGE 437 OF THIS ...
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... authority towards their children , but not their purse . Men have a foolish manner ( both parents , and school- masters , and servants , ) in creating and breeding an emulation between brothers during childhood , which many times ...
... authority towards their children , but not their purse . Men have a foolish manner ( both parents , and school- masters , and servants , ) in creating and breeding an emulation between brothers during childhood , which many times ...
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... authority are chiefly four ; delays , corruption , roughness , and facility for delays give easy access ; keep times appointed ; go through with that which is in hand , and interlace not business but of necessity . For corruption , do ...
... authority are chiefly four ; delays , corruption , roughness , and facility for delays give easy access ; keep times appointed ; go through with that which is in hand , and interlace not business but of necessity . For corruption , do ...
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