Quotes by Baltasar Gracian

At 20 a man is a peacock, at 30 a lion, at 40 a camel,...

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Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one.

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A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.

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A beautiful woman should break her mirror early.

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Nature scarcely ever gives us the very best; for that we must have recourse to...

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

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Luck can be assisted. It is not all chance with the wise.

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

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Let the first impulse pass, wait for the second.

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

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Know or listen to those who know.

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

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