"I do not believe that any man fears to be dead, but only the stroke of death." ― Francis Bacon Stroke From Francis Bacon Philosopher Added on 1/23/2025 About Francis Bacon Francis Bacon was an English philosopher, statesman, and essayist associated with early modern empiricism. His writings on method and observation strongly influenced the development of modern science. Born: 1561-01-22 Died: 1626-04-09 View all quotes from Francis Bacon
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