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" And as for the overmuch credit that hath been given unto authors in sciences, in making them dictators, that their words should stand, and not consuls to give advice; the damage is infinite that sciences have received thereby, as the principal cause that... "
Of the Advancement of Learning - Page 29
by Francis Bacon - 1915 - 244 pages
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The Works of Francis Bacon, Volume 1

Francis Bacon (visct. St. Albans.) - 1819 - 648 pages
...is infinite that sdU ences have received thereby, as the principal cause that hath kept them lo\v, at a stay, without growth or advancement. For hence...first deviser comes shortest, and time addeth and perfccteth : but in sciences, the first author goeth farthest, and time loseth and corrupteth. So we...
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The Works of Francis Bacon: Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Albans ..., Volume 1

Francis Bacon - 1824 - 642 pages
...unto authors in sciences, in making them dictators, that their words should stand ; and not consuls to give advice ; the damage is infinite that sciences...sciences, the first author goeth farthest, and time loseth and corrupteth. So we see, artillery, sailing, printing, and the like, were grossly managed...
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The Two Books of Francis, Lord Verulam: Of the Proficience and Advancement ...

Francis Bacon - 1825 - 432 pages
...unto authors in sciences, in making them dictators, that their words should stand ; and not consuls, to give advice ; the damage is infinite that sciences...sciences the first author goeth farthest, and time loseth and corrupteth. So, we see, artillery, sailing, printing, and the like, were grossly managed...
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The Works of Francis Bacon: Lord Chancellor of England, Volume 5

Francis Bacon - 1826 - 536 pages
...unto authors in sciences, in making them dictators, that their words should stand, and not consuls, to give advice; the damage is infinite that sciences...first deviser comes shortest, and time addeth and perfectelh; but in sciences the first author goeth farthest, and time leeseth and corrupteth, &c. And...
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The Works of Francis Bacon, Lord Chancellor of England: A New Edition:

Francis Bacon, Basil Montagu - 1826 - 548 pages
...unto authors in sciences, in making them dictators, that their words should stand, and not consuls, to give advice; the damage is infinite that sciences...author goeth farthest, and time leeseth and corrupteth, &c. And therefore, although the position be good, 'Oportet discentem credere,' yet it must be coupled...
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The Works of Francis Bacon, Lord Chancellor of England, Volume 5

Francis Bacon, Basil Montagu - 1826 - 538 pages
...unto authors in sciences, in making them dictators, that their words should stand, and not consuls, to give advice; the damage is infinite that sciences...author goeth farthest, and time leeseth and corrupteth, &c. And therefore, although the position be good, ' Oportet discentem credere,' yet it must be coupled...
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The Works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban ..., Volume 1

Francis Bacon - 1826 - 626 pages
...unto authors in sciences, in making them dictators, that their words should stand ; and not consuls to give advice; the damage is infinite that sciences...sciences, the first author goeth farthest, and time loseth and corrupteth. So we see, artillery, sailing, printing, and the like, were grossly managed...
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The Works of Francis Bacon: Lord Chancellor of England, Volume 4

Francis Bacon - 1826 - 584 pages
...authors in sciences, in making " them dictators, that their words should stand, and " not consuls, to give advice ; the damage is infinite " that sciences have received thereby, as the prin" cipal cause that hath kept them low, at a stay, " without growth or advancement. For hence it...
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The Works of Francis Bacon, Lord Chancellor of England, Volume 4

Francis Bacon, Basil Montagu - 1826 - 544 pages
...authors in sciences, in making " them dictators, that their words should stand, and " not consuls, to give advice ; the damage is infinite " that sciences have received thereby, as the prin" cipal cause that hath kept them low, at a stay, " without growth or advancement. For hence it...
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The Works of Francis Bacon, Lord Chancellor of England, Volume 4

Francis Bacon, Basil Montagu - 1826 - 554 pages
...authors in sciences, in making " them dictators, that their words should stand, and " not consuls, to give advice ; the damage is infinite " that sciences have received thereby, as the prin" cipal cause that hath kept them low, at a stay, " without growth or advancement. For hence it...
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