Francis Bacon: For all knowledge and wonder (which is the seed of knowledge) is an impression of pleasure in itself.

For all knowledge and wonder (which is the seed of knowledge) is an impression o — Francis Bacon

For all knowledge and wonder (which is the seed of knowledge) is an impression of pleasure in itself.

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