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Quotes by Francis Bacon
A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion.— filed under Atheism
Atheism is rather in the life than in the heart of man.— filed under Atheism
They that deny a God destroy man's nobility, for certainly man is of kin to the beasts by his body; and if he be not of kin to God by his spirit, he is a base and ignoble creature.— filed under Atheism
God grant that we may contend with other churches as the vine with the olive, which of us shall bear the best fruit; but not as the brier with the thistle, which of us shall be most unprofitable.— filed under Denying Christ
One cause of atheism is, a custom of scoffing in holy matters, which doth by little and little deface the reverence of religion.— filed under Profanity
Seek not proud riches, but such as thou mayest get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.— filed under Riches
No pleasure is comparable to standing upon the vantageground of truth.— filed under Truth