Sir Francis Bacon, (1561-1626) Philosopher, British Lord Chancellor Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Famous Sir Francis Bacon Quote “For whatever deserves to exist deserves also to be known, for knowledge is the image of existence, and things mean and splendid exist alike.”Sir Francis Bacon ~ Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626) Philosopher, British Lord ChancellorThe Advancement of Learning, 1605 Knowledge , Learning , Reason , Sanity , Truth Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 1/2/09 deserve is a bit overdone here but other than that, hmmm, ok Reply Mike, Norwalk Mike, Norwalk 6/14/23 There is law (the law of nature and of nature's God — chemistry, physics / science, math, fiscal law, gravity, life, liberty, inalienable rights, etc.), there are philosophies of law (natural law, legal positivism, legal realism, maritime law, etc.) and there is religion. Again, "deserve" is way over done, usually off topic and a misdirection and in reality as defined, it qualifies as either a non-sequitur or falls under justice (the concept "deserve", works well in a society of victims). The more corporeal man discovers the "law", the greater the image and splendid the possibility of existence. Reply Waffler, Smith, Arkansas 1/2/09 Yes things are good to be known. Reply E Archer, NYC 1/2/09 Indeed. 1 Reply Ken, Allyn, WA 1/2/09 It is human nature to learn what is not known and to look for patterns to explain why things are the way they are. People learn like fish swim. Anyone who would deny knowledge to a man denies him his natural existence. Reply Anonymous 1/2/09 I should like to think this is a bit obvious... Reply RBESRQ 1/2/09 The cloak of truth has no color, and yet each of us ware a different color - I am therefore I must exist - this knowledge is essential if we are to evolve. 1 Reply Bridie, Ashland 1/5/09 "...for knowledge is the image of existence..."; i.e, our perceptions define our selves and the world in which we place those selves. Reply Ronw13, ID 6/14/23 Reply Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 6/14/23 If mean and splendid exist "alike," shouldn't we be extremely conscientious in our elaboration of distinguishing the countless differences? 1 Reply Denise Murray, DURANGO 6/17/23 Indeed, truth must be known; sadly, what passes for "truth" is often highly suspect. There is One absolute Truth, and One only.Too often over the years truth has been whatever one decided it should be...usually those in "power" determined to hang on to that power come hell or high water, at any cost...even lives. Might we be seeing that now? SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Sir Francis Bacon quote is found in these categories: Knowledge quotes Learning quotes Reason quotes Sanity quotes Truth quotes About Sir Francis Bacon Bio of Sir Francis Bacon Quotations by Sir Francis Bacon Books by/about Sir Francis Bacon Sir Francis Bacon videos Sir Francis Bacon on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Sir Francis Bacon