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People usually think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and ingrained opinions, but generally act according to custom.
Francis Bacon
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"People usually think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and ingrained opinions, but generally act according to custom."
— Francis Bacon

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People usually think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and ingrained opinions, but generally act according to custom. — Francis Bacon

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

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Francis Bacon lived from 1909 – 1992.