Certainly virtue is like preciousodours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed: for prosperity doth best discover vice; but adversity doth best discover virtue.
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This quote is just one of 51 total Sir Francis Bacon quotes in our collection. Sir Francis Bacon is known for saying 'Certainly virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed: for prosperity doth best discover vice; but adversity doth best discover virtue.' as well as some of the following quotes.
This quote is just one of 51 total Sir Francis Bacon quotes in our collection. Sir Francis Bacon is known for saying 'Certainly virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed: for prosperity doth best discover vice; but adversity doth best discover virtue.' as well as some of the following quotes.