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Pictures and shapes are but secondary objects and please or displease only in the memory.
Francis Bacon
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"Pictures and shapes are but secondary objects and please or displease only in the memory."
— Francis Bacon

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About Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon was a Philosopher from Ireland (1909–1992).

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Who said "Pictures and shapes are but secondary objects and please or displease only in t…"?
This quote is attributed to Francis Bacon, a Philosopher from Ireland.
When did Francis Bacon live?
Francis Bacon lived from 1909 – 1992.