MOderate and seasonable Praises, and utter'd upon occasi∣on, much conduce both to mens Fame and Fortunes; but immoderate, streporous, and unseasonably powr'd out, profit no∣thing; nay rather from the sense of this Parable they doe much pre∣judice. For first, they manifestly betray themselves to pro∣ceed either from too extreme Affection, or from a too studi∣ed Affectation, to the end that him whom they have thus praised, they may by false acclamations demerit rather to themselves; than by just attributes adorn his person. Second∣ly, sparing and modest Praises, commonly invite such as are present to adde something of their own to the commenda∣tions; Contrariwise profuse and immodest Praises, invite the hearers to detract and take away something. Thirdly, (which is the principall point) too much magnifying a man stirres up envy towards him; seeing all immoderate Praises seeme to be a Reproach to others, who merit no lesse.
Of the advancement and proficience of learning; or, The partitions of sciences· Nine books. Written in Latin by the most eminent, illustrious, and famous Lord Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Vicount St. Alban, Councellor of Estate, and Lord Chancellor of England. Interpreted by Gilbert Watts.
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- Of the advancement and proficience of learning; or, The partitions of sciences· Nine books. Written in Latin by the most eminent, illustrious, and famous Lord Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Vicount St. Alban, Councellor of Estate, and Lord Chancellor of England. Interpreted by Gilbert Watts.
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"Of the advancement and proficience of learning; or, The partitions of sciences· Nine books. Written in Latin by the most eminent, illustrious, and famous Lord Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam, Vicount St. Alban, Councellor of Estate, and Lord Chancellor of England. Interpreted by Gilbert Watts." In the digital collection Early English Books Online 2. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A72146.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 13, 2024.
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THE PARABLE. XXXIII. He that praiseth his friend alowd, rising early,* 1.1 it shall be to him no better than a curse.
THE EXPLICATION.
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* 1.1
Prov. XXVII.