What practical advice does Bacon give to the man in a high post?
PremiumA man in a high post holds power but he also carries a heavy burden Francis Bacon - knew this from real events in London Whitehall and the royal court of Queen Elizabeth and King James His advice is simple wise and practical in Of Great Place Must Control Himself Bacon tells a man in a high post to stay calm and humble He must not be proud Bacon writes nbsp A place showeth the man nbsp When a man becomes powerful his real nature becomes clear We can see this truth in Bacon s own life in the London court As Lord Chancellor he had great power Many people watched him Every word he spoke mattered Bacon advises such a man to be patient gentle and wise He must avoid anger He must avoid harsh words He must think before he acts Whitehall was full of officers who lost