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Baltasar Gracian Quotes

Baltasar Gracian quotes

Spanish Philosopher January 8, 1601 – December 6, 1658

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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. Baltasar Gracian
Baltasar Gracian quote: "Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself,..."
Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself. Baltasar Gracian
To be at ease is better than to be at business. Nothing really belongs to us but time, which even he has who has nothing else. Baltasar Gracian
Baltasar Gracian quote: "It is good to vary in order that you may frustrate the..."
It is good to vary in order that you may frustrate the curious, especially those who envy you. Baltasar Gracian
Baltasar Gracian quote: "Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone."
Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone. Baltasar Gracian
Baltasar Gracian quote: "Even knowledge has to be in the fashion, and where it is not,..."
Even knowledge has to be in the fashion, and where it is not, it is wise to affect ignorance. Baltasar Gracian
The hossanas of the multitude can never bring satisfaction to the discerning. Yet there exist those chamaleons of popularity who find their joy, not in the sweet breath of Apollo, but in the smell of the crowd. And not in mind: Do not be taken in by what are miracles to the populace, for the ignorant do not rise above marveling. Thus the stupidity of a crowd is lost in admiration, even as the brain of an individual uncovers the trick. Baltasar Gracian
Baltasar Gracian quote: "A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity."
A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity. Baltasar Gracian
Baltasar Gracian quote: "Be open to suggestion, no one is so perfect that they may not..."
Be open to suggestion, no one is so perfect that they may not need advice from time to time. Baltasar Gracian
Baltasar Gracian quote: "One must pass through the circumference of time before..."
One must pass through the circumference of time before arriving at the center of opportunity. Baltasar Gracian
Baltasar Gracian quote: "Little said is soon amended. There is always time to add a..."
Little said is soon amended. There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one. Baltasar Gracian
Baltasar Gracian quote: "There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one."
There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one. Baltasar Gracian
Baltasar Gracian quote: "It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck..."
It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even while waiting for it. Baltasar Gracian
Fortunate people often have very favorable beginnings and very tragic endings. What matters isn't being applauded when you arrive - for that is common - but being missed when you leave. Baltasar Gracian
Don't show off every day, or you'll stop surprising people. There must always be some novelty left over. The person who displays a little more of it each day keeps up expectations, and no one ever discovers the limits of his talent. Baltasar Gracian

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