How does a man holding a high position lose liberty?
Francis Bacon (1561-1626), in his “Of Great Place” (1625), explains that a man in a high post looks powerful from the outside. But inside, he loses his freedom. Bacon saw this in r...
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What practical advice does Bacon give to the man in a high post?
A man in a high post holds power, but he also carries a heavy burden. Francis Bacon (1561-1626) knew this from real events in London, Whitehall, and the royal court of Queen Elizab...
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Write a Short Note on "Aphorism"
An aphorism is a short line that tells a deep truth. Francis Bacon (1561-1626) used many such lines in his essay “Of Great Place” (1625). His words come from real life. His i...
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Of Great Place Brief Questions
Of Great Place Brief Questions
What is a strange desire?
Ans: It is a strange desire to seek power and to lose liberty over one's self.
What is the consequence of downfall from hig...
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