It is true that may hold in these things, which is the general root of superstition; namely, that men observe when things hit, and not when they miss; and commit to memory the one, and forget and pass over the other.


Sylva Sylvarum Century X (1627).

Francis Bacon Quotes

It is true that may hold in these things, which is the general root of superstition; namely, that men observe when things hit, and not when they...

It is true that may hold in these things, which is the general root of superstition; namely, that men observe when things hit, and not when they...

It is true that may hold in these things, which is the general root of superstition; namely, that men observe when things hit, and not when they...

It is true that may hold in these things, which is the general root of superstition; namely, that men observe when things hit, and not when they...