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Meaning
The quote says old objects and remains are imperfect records of the past. It suggests that what survives from earlier times often preserves only fragments of history, with much of the original context lost. The image of a shipwreck makes the loss seem accidental and complete.
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Source
The two books of Francis Bacon: of the proficience and advancement of learning [ed. by T. Markby]. (1852)
Original Language & Translation
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The phrase appears in the book "The two books of Francis Bacon: of the proficience and advancement of learning [ed. by T. Markby]. (1852)" by Francis Bacon (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
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About Francis Bacon
English philosopher and statesman of the 17th century, Bacon is best known for his essays on human nature, ethics, and the limits of knowledge. His work *Essays* remains foundational for reflective writing on experience, reason, and virtue.
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