The Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral — Francis Bacon

The Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral

Essays
Book language: English
133 pages

The Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral is a collection of short essays by Francis Bacon on human conduct, virtue, power and practical wisdom. Bacon offers concise reflections on subjects such as truth, death, friendship and ambition, making this a rewarding work for quiet contemplation.

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Contents

THE ESSAYS OR COUNSELS, CIVIL AND MORAL,
OF FRANCIS Ld. VERULAM VISCOUNT ST. ALBANS
Francis Bacon
Of Truth
Of Death
Of Unity In Religion
Of Revenge
Of Adversity
Of Simulation And Dissimulation
Of Parents And Children
Of Marriage And Single Life
Of Envy
Of Love
Of Great Place
Of Boldness
Of Goodness and Goodness Of Nature
Of Nobility
Of Seditions And Troubles
Of Atheism
Of Superstition
Of Travel
Of Empire
Of Counsel
Of Delays
Of Cunning
Of Wisdom For A Man's Self
Of Innovations
Of Dispatch
Of Seeming Wise
Of Friendship

and 34 more chapters

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