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ADVISED TO BETTER THINGS
THE MIDDLE PATH IS SECURE
The Right Honorable Francis, Lord Verulam, Viscount St. Alban. Died April 9, in the Year of our Lord 1626, and in the 66th year of his age.
original: "Moniti Meliora" — This motto suggests being warned or advised to seek higher or better things. It reflects Bacon's philosophical commitment to progress and the improvement of human knowledge.
original: "Mediocria Firma" — This motto translates to "The middle path is secure" or "Moderate things are stable." It was the personal motto of the Bacon family, emphasizing caution and stability.
original: "mortuus 9 Aprilis, Anno Dñi, 1626. Annoq, Aetat 66." — These are standard Latin phrases for recording death dates and age: "Died April 9, Anno Domini 1626, and in the year of his age 66."
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