The Desire Of Power In Excess Caused Angels To Fall

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The desire of power in excess caused angels to fall; the desire of
knowledge in excess caused man to fall; but in charity is no excess,
neither can man or angels come into danger by it.
-- Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
-- Of Goodness

In charity there is no excess. -- Francis Baco
In charity there is no excess.
Knowledge is power. -- Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
Knowledge is power. -- Francis Baco
excess surge protectio
I practice moderation to excess.
The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess. -- Menander (c.
342-c.291 BCE) quoted in Philo, De Abrahamo...
Even moderation ought not to be practiced to excess.

The Desire Of Power In Excess Caused Angels To Fall

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