Some are satisfied to stand politely before the portals of Fortune and to await her bidding; better those who push forward, who… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
“Say farewell to luck when winning. It is the way of the gamblers of reputation. Quite as important as a gallant advance… — Baltasar Gracián Copy Share Image
Chance has something to say in everything, even how to write a good letter — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even while waiting for it. — 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
