THE WORLD by Lord Francis Bacon
Published On Saturday, May 08, 2010. Under: 1600s, Bacon, Francis Lord.
THE WORLD
by Lord Francis Bacon of Verulam
The World's a bubble, and the Life of Man
Less than a span: In his conception wretched, from the womb,
So to the tomb; Curst from his cradle, and brought up to years
With cares and fears. Who then to frail mortality ...
