Salomon saith, There is no new thing upon the earth. So that as Plato had an imagination, that all knowledge was but remembrance; so Salomon giveth his sentence, that all novelty is but oblivion.
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It is in life as it is in ways, the shortest way is commonly the foulest, and surely the fairer way is not much about.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life often presents difficult paths, and taking the easiest route may lead to undesirable outcomes.
This quote by Francis Bacon suggests that in life, as in travel, the shortest or easiest path is often not the most pleasant or noble. To achieve a fulfilling life, one may need to choose longer, more challenging routes that lead to better or more meaningful destinations, reflecting the importance of virtue and integrity in our choices.
Themes
LifeChoicesPathVirtueJourney
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about making wise choices in life.
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