What is not seen is as if it was not. Even the Right does not receive proper consideration if it does not… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
Many of the things that bring delight should not be owned. They are more enjoyed if another's, than if yours; the first… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
The sage has one advantage: he is immortal. If this is not his century, many others will be. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
Know how to play the card of contempt. It is the most politic kind of revenge. For there are many of whom… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
The passions are the humors of the mind, and the least excess sickens our judgment. If the disease spreads to the mouth,… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
If there is nothing left to desire, there is everything to fear, an unhappy state of happiness. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
Some would be sages if they did not believe they were so already. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
If to talk to oneself when alone is folly, it must be doubly unwise to listen to oneself in the presence of… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
Never risk your reputation on a single shot, for if you miss the loss is irreparable. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
Be known for pleasing others, especially if you govern them. Ruling other has one advantage: you can do more good than anyone… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
There must be something good in a thing that pleases so many; even if it cannot be explained, it is certainly enjoyed. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
You have to appear wiser and more prudent than is required by the people you are dealing with if you want to… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
It is good to vary in order that you may frustrate the curious, especially those who envy you. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
Knowing how to keep a friend is more important than gaining a new one. — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
“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 Image
