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Meaning
The quote suggests that human life is like a stage where people should remember they are being observed only by a higher power, not by ordinary onlookers. It implies humility and restraint, since human actions are not meant to be judged as if by the crowd.
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Source
The essays of lord Bacon, including his moral and historical works, with memoirs, notes and glossary (1884)
Original Language & Translation
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The phrase appears in the book "The essays of lord Bacon, including his moral and historical works, with memoirs, notes and glossary (1884)" by Francis Bacon (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
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About Francis Bacon
English philosopher and statesman
Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, was an English philosopher and statesman. He served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England under King James I, and he is best known for his role in shaping early modern thought. Bacon argued for the importance of natural philosophy and for inquiry guided by the scientific method. His writings remained influential throughout the Scientific Revolution, especially for their emphasis on disciplined observation and the study of nature.
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