The desire of power in excess caused the angels to fall; the desire of…

Francis Bacon
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The desire of power in excess caused the angels to fall; the desire of knowledge in excess caused man to fall: but in charity there is no excess; neither can angel nor man come in danger by it. ✨ Francis Bacon (2016). Essays, p.32, Jazzybee Verlag
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The desire of power in excess caused the angels to fall; the desire of knowledge in excess caused man to fall: but in charity there is no excess; neither can angel nor man come in danger by it. ✨ Francis Bacon (2016). Essays, p.32, Jazzybee Verlag

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