Francis Bacon: Essays and Major Works
How can having too many followers be harmful in Bacon's opinion
From Bacon's essay "Of Followers and Friends"
From Bacon's essay "Of Followers and Friends"
It really depends on the type of follower. Francis Bacon recommends that an individual should not accumulate too many followers because they may may be less than sincere. He also seeks to find followers with a pure heart who do not want to gain from the relationship.