Quote by Francis Bacon

For my name and memory I leave to men's charitable speeches, and to foreign nations and the next ages.

For my name and memory I leave to men's charitable speeches,

Summary

In this quote, the speaker emphasizes that their reputation and legacy are not something they personally possess or control, but rather it resides in the words and recognition given by others. They express the hope that their name and memory will be spoken of kindly and graciously by people and nations in the present and future. The quote suggests a desire for a lasting and positive impact that transcends their own lifetime, leaving a favorable impression on the collective memory of humanity.

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