Question

What does Bacon say about people who study too much?

• A. They become lazy.
• B. They neglect practical matters.
• C. They gain wisdom.
• D. They become virtuous.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. They neglect practical matters.

Bacon says;

• If a person is involved in excessive studies he may become sloth (lazy) in terms of other work.

• Excessive usage of studies in the discussion may give an impression of affectation, showy or over-embellishment.

• On the other hand, taking judgment wholly based on bookish knowledge may question the critical mindset of the scholar.

• Studies should be used to give the right direction in life and they are used in a better way through experience gained in life. Similarly, a plant is pruned to give it better growth.