Full Idea
That knowledge is worthiest which is charged with least multiplicity, which appeareth to be metaphysic
Gist of Idea
Metaphysics is the best knowledge, because it is the simplest
Source
Francis Bacon (The Advancement of Learning [1605], II.VII.6)
Book Reference
Bacon,Francis: 'Advancement of Learning/New Atlantis' [OUP 1966], p.112
A Reaction
A surprising view, coming from the father of modern science, but essentially correct. Obviously metaphysics aspires to avoid multiplicity, but it is riddled not only with complexity in its researches, but massive uncertainties.