 He that hath wife and children, hath given hostages to fortune ; for they are impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief.  Works - Page 266by Francis Bacon - 1850Full view - About this book
 | James McGrigor Allan - 1862 - 300 pages
...by marriage or celibacy ? Bacon has decided in favor of the latter. He says, " He that hath wife or children hath given hostages to fortune, for they...virtue or mischief. Certainly the best works, and of the greatest merit for the public, have proceeded from the unmarried or childless man." WS Landor thus... | |
 | John Cooper Grocott - 1863 - 562 pages
...SHARSPERE. — Merry Wives of Windsor, Act II. Scene 1. (Shallow to Host.) HOSTA GES.—He that hath a wife and children hath given hostages to fortune ;...to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief. LORD BACON. — Essay VIII., Of Marriage and Single Life. He that hath a wife and children, wants not... | |
 | Francis Bacon - 1864 - 468 pages
...suave et facile illud faciet consuetudo : [choose the best — custom will make it pleasant and easy.] Younger brothers are commonly fortunate, but seldom...to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief. Certainly1 the best works, and of greatest merit for the public, have proceeded from the unmarried... | |
 | John Bartlett - 1865 - 504 pages
...— BEAUMONT and FLETCHER. A King and no King. Act v. Sc. 4. FRANCIS BACON. 1561-1626. He that hath a wife and children hath given hostages to fortune,...to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief. Essag viii. Of Marriage and Single Life. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some... | |
 | Florence Marryat - 1866 - 340 pages
...' Then I suppose you are of the opinion of Lord Bacon, Miss Tredman, where he says," He that hath a wife and children hath given hostages to Fortune ;...great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief." ' The actress shook her head laughingly. ' You must not attack me with any but dramatic quotations,... | |
 | John Rolfe - 1867 - 404 pages
...unconcern* d in things to come ! If here uneasy ; finds at Home, At Paris, or Madrid, his home. DENIIAM. He that hath wife and children hath given hostages...to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief. * * * The most ordinary cause of a single life is liberty, especially in certain self-pleasing and... | |
 | John Bartlett - 1868 - 828 pages
...mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion. Essay xvi. Atheism. He that hath wife and children hath given hostages...to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief. Essay viii. Of Marriage and Single Life. Princes are like to heavenly bodies, which cause good or evil... | |
 | Francis Bacon - 1868 - 472 pages
...Fortunate, but seldome or never, where the Elder are disinherited. VIII Of Jttartiage anti Sbtngle Htfe HE that hath Wife and Children, hath given Hostages...they are Impediments, to great Enterprises, either of Vertue, or Mischiefe. Certainly, the best workes, and of greatest Merit for the Publike, have proceeded... | |
 | Treasury - 1869 - 474 pages
...not exempted from her power. Ecclesiastical Polity. Book \. FRANCIS BACON. 1561-1626. TTE that hath a wife and children hath given -*- -*- hostages to fortune,...to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief. Essay viii. Of Marriage and Single Life. * There is a method in man's wickedness, It grows up by degrees.... | |
 | John Bartlett - 1872 - 864 pages
...mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion. Essay xvi. Atheism. He that hath wife and children hath given hostages...impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue pr mischief. Essay viii. Of Marriage and Single Life. Princes are like to heavenly bodies, which cause... | |
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