"The root of all superstition is that men observe when a thing hits, but not when it misses." ― Francis Bacon Topic(s): Men Tags: superstition More From Francis Bacon "It is impossible to love and to be wise." "Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority." "Fashion is only the attempt to realize art in living forms and social intercourse." More In Men "Law describes the way things would work if men were angels."― Christopher Dawson "Strong women only marry weak men."― Bette Davis "Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men is foreknowledge."― Sun Tzu