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Francis Bacon Quotes

Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other.
Francis Bacon

Biography

Author Profession: Philosopher
Nationality: English
Born: January 21, 1561
Died: April 9, 1626

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