Famous quotes containing the words bacon and/or number:
“The joys of parents are secret, and so are their griefs and fears.”
—Francis Bacon (1561–1626)
“But however the forms of family life have changed and the number expanded, the role of the family has remained constant and it continues to be the major institution through which children pass en route to adulthood.”
—Bernice Weissbourd (20th century)