The Essays: Counsels, Civil and Moral

The Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral is a collection of essays written by Francis Bacon. They cover topics drawn from both public and private life. In each case the essays cover topics systematically from a number of different angles, weighing one argument against another. The Essays are written in a wide range of styles, from the plain and unadorned to the epigrammatic. Contents: Of Truth Of Death Of Unity In Religion Of Revenge Of Adversity Of Simulation And Dissimulation Of Parents And Children Of Marriage And Single Life Of Envy Of Love Of Great Place Of Boldness Of Goodness and Goodness Of Nature Of Nobility Of Seditions And Troubles Of Atheism Of Superstition Of Travel Of Empire Of Counsel Of Delays Of Cunning Of Wisdom For A Man's Self Of Innovations Of Dispatch Of Seeming Wise Of Friendship Of Expense Of the True Greatness Of Kingdoms And Estates Of Regiment Of Health Of Suspicion Of Discourse Of Plantations Of Riches Of Prophecies Of Ambition Of Masques And Triumphs Of Nature In Men Of Custom And Education Of Fortune Of Usury Of Youth And Age Of Beauty Of Deformity Of Building Of Gardens Of Negotiating Of Followers And Friends Of Suitors Of Studies Of Faction Of Ceremonies, And Respects Of Praise Of Vain-glory Of Honor And Reputation Of Judicature Of Anger Of Vicissitude Of Things Of Fame

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