Quote by Francis Bacon

For man seeketh in society comfort, use, and protection: and they be three wisdoms of divers natures, which do often sever: wisdom of the behaviour, wisdom of business, and wisdom of state.

For man seeketh in society comfort, use, and protection: and

Summary

This quote highlights the various forms of wisdom that individuals seek within society. The "wisdom of behaviour" refers to the knowledge and skills required to navigate social interactions effectively. The "wisdom of business" pertains to the shrewdness and insight needed to succeed in one's professional pursuits. Lastly, the "wisdom of state" signifies the understanding and acumen necessary to engage with matters of governance and politics. While these three forms of wisdom may differ in nature, they are all pursued by individuals seeking comfort, utility, and protection in communal living.

Topics

Wisdom Life Business Nature Society Man Protection

By Francis Bacon

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

I wanted to be one of those people who have streaks to maint

I wanted to be one of those people who have streaks to maintain, who scorch the ground with their intensity. But for now, at least I knew such people, and they needed me, just like comets need tails.

Friendship Disciple

I'm learning English at the moment. I can say 'Big Ben', 'He

I'm learning English at the moment. I can say 'Big Ben', 'Hello Rodney', 'Tower Bridge' and 'Loo'.

Learning

A certificate of live birth is not the same thing by any str

A certificate of live birth is not the same thing by any stretch of the imagination as a birth certificate.

Imagination

Stupidity is something unshakable nothing attacks it without

Stupidity is something unshakable nothing attacks it without breaking itself against it it is of the nature of granite, hard and resistant.

Gustave Flaubert

Nature

Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide; In

Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide; In the strife of Truth with Falsehood, for the good or evil side.

James Russell Lowell

Decisions

I do not support a constitutional amendment to prohibit gay

I do not support a constitutional amendment to prohibit gay marriage.

Marriage

I will give thanks to thee for I am fearfully and wonderfull

I will give thanks to thee for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are Thy works, and my soul knows it very well. Psalms 139:14

Self Respect

The artist in me cries out for design.

The artist in me cries out for design.

Design

The professors must not prevent us from realizing that histo

The professors must not prevent us from realizing that history is fun, and that the most bizarre things really happen

Bertrand Russell

Teachersandteaching

And were an epitaph to be my story I'd have a short one read

And were an epitaph to be my story I'd have a short one ready for my own. I would have written of me on my stone: I had a lover's quarrel with the world.

Epitaphs

Medicine makes people ill, mathematics makes them sad, and t

Medicine makes people ill, mathematics makes them sad, and theology makes them sinful

Martin Luther King Jr.

Medicine Sin Mathematics

You have to stay focused and be mentally tough. That's what

You have to stay focused and be mentally tough. That's what I've really learned: every day is a grind, and you have to go hard.

Chris Gronkowski