Quote by Francis Bacon

The French are wiser than they seem, and the Spaniards seem wiser than they are.

The French are wiser than they seem, and the Spaniards seem

Summary

This quote suggests that appearances can often deceive, particularly when it comes to the French and Spanish people. It implies that the French may seem less wise than they actually are, while the Spanish may appear wiser than they truly are. In essence, it reminds us not to judge people solely based on the initial impressions we have of them, as there may be deeper wisdom beneath the surface or the appearance of wisdom may be misleading.

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By Francis Bacon

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