The eye of the understanding is like the eye of the sense: for as you may see great objects through small crannies or levels; so you may see great axioms of nature through small and contemptible instances.


The Works of Francis Bacon (Volume 1), Sylva Sylvarum, Century I, 91 (p. 278)

Francis Bacon Quotes

The eye of the understanding is like the eye of the sense: for as you may see great objects through small crannies or levels; so you may see great...

The eye of the understanding is like the eye of the sense: for as you may see great objects through small crannies or levels; so you may see great...

The eye of the understanding is like the eye of the sense: for as you may see great objects through small crannies or levels; so you may see great...

The eye of the understanding is like the eye of the sense: for as you may see great objects through small crannies or levels; so you may see great...