When desire dies, fear is born.

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.

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 have a companion that casts you in the shade.

Never have a companion that casts you in the shade.

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...

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.

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...

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

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

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...

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...

I strive to be brief, and I become obscure.

I strive to be brief, and I become obscure.

Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.

Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.

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

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

Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.

Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.

He that communicates his secret to another makes himself that other's slave.

He that communicates his secret to another makes himself that other's slave.

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.

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.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.

It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even...

It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even...

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...