Of Great Place : Quotations
Of Great Place is a notable literary work by Francis Bacon. A complete discussion of this literary work is given, which will help you enhance your literary skills and prepare for the exam. Read the Main texts, Key info, Summary, Themes, Characters, Literary devices, Quotations, Notes, and various study materials of Of Great Place.
Quotations
“Men in great place are thrice servants: servants of the sovereign or state; servants of fame; and servants of business.”
Exp: People in high positions must serve the government, their public image, and their responsibilities.)
“It is a strange desire, to seek power and to lose liberty.”
(It is odd that people want power, even though it takes away their personal freedom.)
“In place, there is license to do good, and evil.”
Exp: Power gives a person the freedom to do great things—or very harmful things.
“The vices of authority are chiefly four: delays, corruption, roughness, and facility.”
Exp: The main problems in leadership are being slow, being dishonest, being harsh, and being too soft.)
“It is most true, that was anciently spoken, A place showeth the man.”
Exp: A person’s true nature is revealed when they are given power.)