Fraternity

And surely, as nature createth brotherhood in families, and arts mechanical contract brotherhoods in commonalities, and the anointment of God superinduceth a brotherhood in kings and bishops; so in like manner there cannot but be a fraternity in learning and illumination, relating to that paternity which is attributed to God, who is called the Father of illuminations or lights [James i, 17].

Francis Bacon, Advancement of Learning (1605), Bk II.

Now, if there be such a tacit league or confederation, sure it is not idle; it is against somewhat or somebody. Who should they be? Is it against Wild Beasts? Or the elements of Fire and Water? No, it is against such routs and shoals of people as have utterly degenerated from the laws of Nature. As have in their very body and frame of estate a monstrosity. And may be truly counted (according to the examples we have formerly recited) common enemies and grievances of mankind, or disgraces and reproaches to human Nature.

Francis Bacon, ‘Holy War’.

I have held up a light in the obscurity of Philosophy, which will be seen centuries after I am dead. It will be seen amidst the erection of Tombs, Theatres, Foundations, Temples, of Orders and Fraternities for nobility and obedience—the establishment of good laws as an example to the World. For I am not raising a Capitol or Pyramid to the Pride of men, but laying a foundation in the human understanding for a holy Temple after the model of the World. For my memory I leave it to Men's charitable speeches, to foreign Nations and the next Ages, and to my own Country after some Time has elapsed.

Francis Bacon, Advancement of Learning (1605), Bk II.