Francis Bacon Learning Quotations

People usually think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and ingrained opinions, but generally act according to custom.

Men commonly think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and imbibed opinions, but generally act according to custom

Men's thoughts are much according to their inclination, 1 their discourse and speeches according to their learning and infused opinions.

Disciples do owe their masters only a temporary belief, and a suspension of their own judgment till they be fully instructed ...

Learning teaches how to carry things in suspense, without prejudice, till you resolve it.

The genius of any single man can no more equal learning, than a private purse hold way with the exchequer.

Learning hath his infancy, when it is but beginning and almost childish; then his youth, when it is luxuriant and juvenile; then his strength of years, when it is solid and reduced; and lastly his old age, when it waxeth dry and exhaust.

Man prefers to believe what he prefers to be true.