Question

According to Bacon, studies serve which of the following purposes?

• A. Wealth, Power, and Fame
• B. Delight, Ornament, and Ability
• C. Discipline, Obedience, and Respect
• D. Wisdom, Wit, and Memory

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Delight, Ornament, and Ability

“Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability.”

• Delight – For personal enjoyment and enrichment, especially in private time.

• Ornament – For enhancing conversation and communication, making a person more graceful and informed when speaking.

• Ability – For practical use in judgment and decision-making, especially in business or public affairs.