Why did Francis Bacon say "To spend too much time in studies is sloth"?

Question

What is the meaning of "To spend too much time in studies is sloth"?

Answer 1

He was the leader of the experimental branch of science, he meant get out and do some true life experiments to learn more about how the world works. It is harder to do than read, but it is required for true knowledge.

Answer 2

That it's important to live life and not keep your nose buried in a book is his basic message. It was an early description of a couch potato or a bookworm and he's making a sociological observation.

Answer 3

the longer the work, at some point you are counter-productive