Self-knowledge is the beginning of self-improvement.

Quote by Baltasar Gracian

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Nothing arouses ambition so much in the heart as the trumpet-clang of another's fame.

Nothing arouses ambition so much in the heart as the trumpet-clang of another's fame.

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...

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

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

Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong.

Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong.

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

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...

Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink...

Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink...

I strive to be brief, and I become obscure.

I strive to be brief, and I become obscure.

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.

The things we remember best are those better forgotten.

The things we remember best are those better forgotten.

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.

Work is the price which is paid for reputation

Work is the price which is paid for reputation

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...

At twenty a man is a peacock, at thirty a lion, at forty a camel,...

At twenty a man is a peacock, at thirty a lion, at forty a camel,...

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

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

Fortune pays you sometimes for the intensity of her favors by the shortness of their...

Fortune pays you sometimes for the intensity of her favors by the shortness of their...

Work is the price which is paid for reputation.

Work is the price which is paid for reputation.

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

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

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

Never have a companion that casts you in the shade.

Never have a companion that casts you in the shade.