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discussing quote:

In contemplation, if a man begins with certainties he shall end in doubts; but if he be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties. Bacon, Francis

Started by andieggg avatar andieggg

Does anyone know what book of Francis Bacon's that this quote is from?

amitkoth avatar amitkoth said:

google books has some references to it on Francis Bacon works: http://books.google.com/books?q=In+contemplation,+of+a+man+begins+with+certainties+he+shall+end+in+doubts%3B+but+if+he+be+content+to+begin+with+doubts,+he+shall+end+in+certainties.&as_brr=0&spell=1&oi=spell

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