Chance has something to say in everything, even how to write a good letter

Quote by Baltasar Gracian

Topics: Chance Quotes

Things do not pass for what they are, but for what they seem. Most things...

Things do not pass for what they are, but for what they seem. Most things...

A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.

True knowledge lies in knowing how to live.

True knowledge lies in knowing how to live.

Never participate in the secrets of those above you; you think you share the fruit,...

Never participate in the secrets of those above you; you think you share the fruit,...

To be at ease is better than to be at business. Nothing really belongs to...

To be at ease is better than to be at business. Nothing really belongs to...

It is good to vary in order that you may frustrate the curious, especially those...

It is good to vary in order that you may frustrate the curious, especially those...

Do not carry a spirit of contradiction, for it is to be freighted with stupidity...

Do not carry a spirit of contradiction, for it is to be freighted with stupidity...

True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends,...

True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends,...

Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose.

Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose.

Many have had their greatness made for them by their enemies.

Many have had their greatness made for them by their enemies.

Know or listen to those who know.

Know or listen to those who know.

Don't take the wrong side of an argument just because your opponent has taken the...

Don't take the wrong side of an argument just because your opponent has taken the...

Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one.

Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one.

Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.

Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.

A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice; a good one supplies everything, gilds...

A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice; a good one supplies everything, gilds...

Little said is soon amended. There is always time to add a word, never to...

Little said is soon amended. There is always time to add a word, never to...

Work is the price which is paid for reputation.

Work is the price which is paid for reputation.

Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he...

Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he...

After sending a risky text, one minute seems like an eternity...

After sending a risky text, one minute seems like an eternity...

Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is active; it is concentrated strength

Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is active; it is concentrated strength