Ability Quote by Baltasar Gracian

“No man's abilities are so remarkably shining as not to stand in need of a proper opportunity, a patron, and even the praises of a friend to recommend them to the notice of the world” quote by Baltasar Gracian — Download Open image

“No man's abilities are so remarkably shining as not to stand in need of a proper opportunity, a patron, and even the praises of a friend to recommend them to the notice of the world”

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What is not seen is as if it was not. Even the Right does not receive proper consideration if it does not seem right.

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What the multitude says, is so, or soon will be so.

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A synonym is a word you use when you can't spell the other one.

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

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Hope has a good memory, gratitude a bad one.

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Knowing how to keep a friend is more important than gaining a new one.

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Leave your luck while still winning.

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Superiority is always detested.

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“We have eyelids but not earlids, for the ears are the portals of learning, and Nature wanted to keep them wide open.”

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