One must pass through the circumference of time before arriving at the center of opportunity.

Quote by Baltasar Gracian

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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...

The envious die not once, but as oft as the envied win applause.

The envious die not once, but as oft as the envied win applause.

Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose.

Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose.

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

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

It is better to have too much courtesy than too little, provided you are not...

It is better to have too much courtesy than too little, provided you are not...

Always leave something to wish for; otherwise you will be miserable from your very happiness.

Always leave something to wish for; otherwise you will be miserable from your very happiness.

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...

Those who insist on the dignity of their office show they have not deserved it.

Those who insist on the dignity of their office show they have not deserved it.

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...

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,...

We often have to put up with most from those on whom we most depend.

We often have to put up with most from those on whom we most depend.

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

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

Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a...

Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a...

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...

Even knowledge has to be in the fashion, and where it is not, it is...

Even knowledge has to be in the fashion, and where it is not, it is...

To oblige persons often costs little and helps much.

To oblige persons often costs little and helps much.

Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one.

Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one.

There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one.

There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one.

Know or listen to those who know.

Know or listen to those who know.

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

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