Baltasar Gracian Quotes


  • A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice; a good one supplies everything, gilds a No, sweetens a truth, and adds a touch of beauty to old age itself.

  • A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.

  • Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one.

  • Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way.
    • ---> for me!!!
  • He that communicates his secret to another makes himself that other's slave.
    • --->again for me!!!
  • True knowledge lies in knowing how to live.

  • Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose.

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