All men are idolators, some of fame, others of self-interest, most of pleasure. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
A prudent man will think more important what fate has conceded to him, than what it has denied. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
Wise men appreciate all men, for they see the good in each and know how hard it is to make anything good. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
Man is born a barbarian, and only raises himself above the beast by culture. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
A man is judged by his friends, for the wise and the foolish have never agreed. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
Do not commit yourself to anybody or anything, for that is to be a slave, a slave to every man Above all,… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
When a man's knowledge is deep, he speaks well of an enemy. Instead of seeking revenge, he extends unexpected generosity. He turns… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
It is profound philosophy to sound the depths of feeling and distinguish traits of character. Men must be studied as deeply as… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
We have more days to live through than pleasures. Be slow in enjoyment, quick at work, for men see work ended with… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
Do not make Mistakes about Character. That is the worst and yet easiest error. Better be cheated in the price than in… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
Folly consists not in committing Folly, but in being incapable of concealing it. All men make mistakes, but the wise conceal the… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
Keep the extent of your abilities unknown.The wise man does not allow his knowledge and abilities to be sounded to the bottom,… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
Know what is evil, no matter how worshipped it may be. Let the man of sense not mistake it, even when clothed… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
To be at ease is better than to be at business. Nothing really belongs to us but time, which even he has who has… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share
There are friendships merely for pleasure, some for the exchange of ideas. Rarest are those friends of one's inmost self. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share
What is not seen is as if it was not. Even the Right does not receive proper consideration if it does not seem right. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share
It is good to vary in order that you may frustrate the curious, especially those who envy you. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share
“We have eyelids but not earlids, for the ears are the portals of learning, and Nature wanted to keep them wide open.” — Baltasar Gracián Copy Share
The wise persono would rather see others needing him than thanking him. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share
No one demands more caution than a spy, and when someone has the skeleton key to minds, counter him by leaving the key of… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share
Keep the extent of your abilities unknown.The wise man does not allow his knowledge and abilities to be sounded to the bottom, if he… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share
