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The desire of excessive power caused the angels to fall the desire of knowledge caused men to fall - Francis Bacon
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"The desire of excessive power caused the angels to fall; the desire of knowledge caused men to fall"

- Francis Bacon

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Francis Bacon, Small This quote is written / told by Francis Bacon between January 21, 1561 and April 9, 1626. He was a famous Philosopher from England. The author also have 104 other quotes.

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