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Francis Bacon quote about men from The Essays of Francis Bacon (1597) - Wives are young men's mistresses; companions for middle age; and old men's nurses.

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“ Wives are young men's mistresses; companions for middle age; and old men's nurses. ”

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Author

Francis Bacon

Source

The Essays of Francis Bacon

Topic

men women age

Date

1597

Language

English

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http://www.gutenberg.org/files/575/575-h/575-h.htm

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Francis Bacon quote about men from The Essays of Francis Bacon (1597) - Wives are young men's mistresses; companions for middle age; and old men's nurses.

Francis Bacon quote about men from The Essays of Francis Bacon (1597) - Wives are young men's mistresses; companions for middle age; and old men's nurses.

Francis Bacon quote about men from The Essays of Francis Bacon (1597) - Wives are young men's mistresses; companions for middle age; and old men's nurses.

Francis Bacon quote about men from The Essays of Francis Bacon (1597) - Wives are young men's mistresses; companions for middle age; and old men's nurses.