Things do not pass for what they are, but for what they seem. Most things are judged by their jackets.

Quote by Baltasar Gracian

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A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.

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...

To equal a predecessor, one must have twice they worth.

To equal a predecessor, one must have twice they worth.

Be content to act, and leave the talking to others.

Be content to act, and leave the talking to others.

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.

The wise does at once what the fool does at last.

The wise does at once what the fool does at last.

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...

Let the first impulse pass, wait for the second.

Let the first impulse pass, wait for the second.

Attempt easy tasks as if they were difficult, and difficult as if they were easy;...

Attempt easy tasks as if they were difficult, and difficult as if they were easy;...

He that has satisfied his thirst turns his back on the well.

He that has satisfied his thirst turns his back on the well.

No man's abilities are so remarkably shining as not to stand in need of a...

No man's abilities are so remarkably shining as not to stand in need of a...

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

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

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.

To oblige persons often costs little and helps much.

To oblige persons often costs little and helps much.

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

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

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

Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one.

Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

I strive to be brief, and I become obscure.

I strive to be brief, and I become obscure.