Quote by Francis Bacon, 1603
Believing that I was born for the service of mankind, and regarding the care of the commonwealth as a kind of common property which, like the air and the water, belongs to everybody, I set myself to consider in what way mankind might be best served, and what service I was myself best fitted by nature to perform.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker expresses their belief that they were born with a purpose to serve humanity and that the welfare of the community should be seen as a shared responsibility. They acknowledge the importance of taking care of the commonwealth, comparing it to the essential resources like air and water that belong to everyone. With this perspective, they reflect on how they can best serve mankind and utilize their natural abilities to fulfill their purpose in the most effective way.
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