Baltasar Gracián quotes - page 5

Beauty and folly are generally companions. (Baltasar Gracián)
Sometimes it proves the highest understanding not to understand. View quote
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Know how to ask. There is nothing more difficult for some people, nor for others, easier. View quote
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The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good. View quote
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The passions are the humors of the mind, and the least excess sickens our judgment. If the disease spreads to the mouth, your reputation will be in danger. View quote
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Yes and No are soon said, but give much to think over. View quote
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Put yourself on view. This brings your talents to light. View quote
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The great art of giving consists in this the gift should cost very little and yet be greatly coveted, so that it may be the more highly appreciated. View quote
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One deceit needs many others, and so the whole house is built in the air and must soon come to the ground. View quote
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The truest wild beasts live in the most populous places. View quote
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He who finds Fortune on his side should go briskly ahead, for she is wont to favor the bold. (Baltasar Gracián)
The more merit, the less affection. View quote
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Knowledge without courage is sterile. View quote
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The path to greatness is along with others. View quote
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There is no wilderness like a life without friends. View quote
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All that really belongs to us is time even he who has nothing else has that. View quote
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Complaints will always discredit you. View quote
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Some die because they feel everything, others because they feel nothing. Some are fools because they suffer no regrets, and others because they do. View quote
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Do something well, and that is quickly enough. View quote
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Be content to act, and leave the talking to others. View quote
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The greatest wisdom often consists in ignorance. (Baltasar Gracián)
'Tis by no means the least of life's rules To let things alone. View quote
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Nature often lets us down when we most need her let us turn to art. View quote
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