“Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.””
Quotes by Francis Francis
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.””
The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi
“If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.””
The Oxford Francis Bacon IV: The Advancement of Learning
“Hope is a good breakfast, but it is a bad supper.””
“A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.””
The Essays
“Little islands are all large prisons; one cannot look at the sea without wishing for the wings of a swallow.””
“But God doesn't call us to be comfortable. He calls us to trust Him so completely that we are unafraid to put ourselves in situations where we will be in trouble if He doesn't come through.””
Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God
Francis FrancisFrancis Francis was a prominent 19th-century English author and angler, best known for his contributions to the literature of fishing and outdoor life. His works often combined practical advice with p...