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Francis Bacon

Age appears to be best in four things old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.

Francis Bacon

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As things get older, they often become more valuable or reliable in certain ways, like wood being better for fire, wine tasting better, friendships growing stronger, and writings gaining wisdom over time. Francis Bacon highlights that age improves quality and trustworthiness in these specific examples.

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