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Famous Baltasar Gracian Quotes
“Share weight and woe, for misfortune falls with double force on him that stands alone.”
“A gilded No is more satisfactory than a dry Yes.”
“A man is judged by his friends, for the wise and the foolish have never agreed.”
“He who laughs at everything is as big a fool as he who weeps at everything.”
“It is more offensive to outshine in dignity than in personal attractions.”
“Self-reflection is the school of wisdom.”
“Tis by no means the least of life's rules: To let things alone.”
“None is so perfect that he does not need at times the advice of others.”
“The truth is generally seen, rarely heard.”
“Know how to use evasion. That is how smart people get out of difficulties.”
“Leave your luck while still winning.”
“The wise persono would rather see others needing him than thanking him.”
“A wise prince must never take things easy in times of peace.”
“Cunning grows in deceit at seeing itself discovered, and tries to deceive with truth itselft.”
“There are rules to luck, not everything is chance for the wise; luck can be helped by skill.”
“Yes and no are soon said, but give much to think over.”
“Do not make mistakes about character. Better be cheated in the price than in the quality of goods.”
“Wisdom and courage make mutual contributions to greatness.”
“A brand new mediocrity is thought more of than accustomed excellence.”
“All men are idolators, some of fame, others of self-interest, most of pleasure.”
“Oh life, you should never had begun, but since you did, you should never end”
“Knowledge without courage is sterile.”
“Life is a warfare against the malice of others.”
“A synonym is a word you use when you can't spell the other one.”