John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
1949 Franis Baon 1561-1626 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 1949 |
| AUTHOR: | Francis Bacon (1561–1626) |
| QUOTATION: | A little philosophy inclineth man’s mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men’s minds about to religion. 1 |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Of Atheism. |
| Note 1. Who are a little wise the best fools be.—Dr. John Donne: Triple Fool. A little skill in antiquity inclines a man to Popery; but depth in that study brings him about again to our religion.—Thomas Fuller: The Holy State. The True Church Antiquary. A little learning is a dangerous thing.—Alexander Pope: Essay on Criticism, part ii. line 15. [back] |