The way of fortune is like the milkyway in the sky; which is a number of small stars, not seen asunder, but giving light together: so it is a number of little and scarce discerned virtues, or rather faculties and customs, that make men fortunate.
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Name: Francis Bacon Profession: Philosopher Nationality: English Birthday: January 21, 1561 |
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