The Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral
Francis Bacon · 1597
A collection of short essays by Francis Bacon, first published in 1597, offering moral and practical counsel on topics such as truth, death, friendship, envy, studies, ambition, and public affairs. Written in a reflective, aphoristic style addressed to everyday human conduct and civic life.
Public domain in the US. From Project Gutenberg.
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