...England, according to which every man is: a debtor to his profession; from the which as men of course do seek to receive countenance and profit, so ought...endeavour themselves, by way of amends, to be a help and ornament thereunto. This is performed, in some degree, by the honest and liberal practice of a profession;...

...craft: Believing that "every man is a debtor to his profession, from the which as men do of course seek to receive countenance and profit, so ought they...endeavour themselves, by way of amends, to be a help thereto"; and wishing to fulfil this obligation to our craft; for the cultivation of personal intercourse...

...professional businessmen: "I hold every man a debtor to his profession. from the which as men of course do seek to receive countenance and profit. so ought they of duty to endeavor themselves by way of amends to be a help and an ornament thereunte." Financial lournalists....

...Francis Bacon; [1561-1626] 1816 1 hold every man a debtor to his profession; from which as men of course do seek to receive countenance and profit, so ought...endeavour themselves, by way of amends, to be a help and omament thereunto. This is performed, in some degree, by the honest and liberal practice of a profession;...

...of YP PREFACE / hold every man a debtor to his profession, from the which as men of course doe seeke to receive countenance and profit, so ought they of...endeavour themselves by way of amends, to be a help and ornament therunto. FRANCIS BACON PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION Every aspect of this book was influenced...