Francis Bacon

Antiquities are history defaced, or some remnants of history which have casually escaped the shipwreck of time.

What is truth? said jesting Pilate; and would not stay for an answer.

A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion.

Money grants you freedom, I guess.

Those disputing, contradicting, and confuting people are generally unfortunate in their affairs. They get victory, sometimes, but they never get good will, which would be of more use to them.

Faith embraces many truths which seem to contradict each other.