一、关于知识与智慧
1. Knowledge is a city to the building of which every human being brought a stone.(知识是一座大厦,每个人都在为它添砖加瓦)
2. Truth is the foundation of wisdom, and wisdom is the crown.(真理是智慧的根基,智慧是真理的冠冕)
3. The purpose of learning is not to acquire knowledge, but to change behavior.(学习的目的是改变行为,而非单纯获取知识)
二、关于人生哲理
4. The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.(真正的智慧在于知道自己一无所知)
5. Fear of death is the true measure of courage.(对死亡的恐惧才是真正的勇气)
6. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.(种树的最佳时机是20年前,其次是现在)
三、关于道德与修养
7. Virtue is like a gemstone, which is more magnificent against the background of simplicity.(美德如宝石,在质朴背景中更显华美)
8. The true measure of a man is how he treats people when he has power.(衡量一个人的标准是拥有权力时如何待人)
9. A noble mind is one that is content with what it has.(高尚的心灵是知足常乐的)
四、关于行动与习惯
10. Habits formed by wisdom can become the second nature.(智慧培养的习惯可成为第二本能)
11. The only way to do great work is to love what you do.(做好事的唯一方法是热爱你所做的事)
12. The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.(明天最好的准备就是今天尽最大努力)
这些名言涵盖知识、智慧、道德、行动等多个维度,体现了培根作为古典经验论哲学家的深邃思想。如需进一步了解具体出处或背景,可参考权威词典或哲学著作。