Baltasar Gracian Quotes - Page 6

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• We live by information, not by sight.

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  Knowledge, Sight, Information

  Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.45, Shambhala Publications

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• When desire dies, fear is born.

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  Anxiety, Desire, Born

  Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.115, Shambhala Publications

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• One deceit needs many others, and so the whole house is built in the air and must soon come to the ground

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  Air, House, Deceit

  Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.101, Shambhala Publications

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• You have to appear wiser and more prudent than is required by the people you are dealing with if you want to give a high opinion of yourself.

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  People, Giving, Want

  Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.145, Shambhala Publications

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• The best remedy for disturbances is to let them run their course, for so they quiet down.

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  Running, Quiet, Trouble

  Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.78, Shambhala Publications

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• It is a great deed to leave nothing for tomorrow.

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  Future, Deeds, Tomorrow

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• Tis by no means the least of life's rules: To let things alone.

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  Mean

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• If there is nothing left to desire, there is everything to fear, an unhappy state of happiness.

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  Unhappy, Desire, States

  Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.115, Shambhala Publications

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• It is impossible to live without brains, either one's own or borrowed.

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  Life, Brain, Mind

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• The greatest wisdom often consist in ignorance.

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  Wise, Learning, Ignorance

  Baltasar Gracian (2006). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.72, Shambhala Publications

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• A wise prince must never take things easy in times of peace.

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  Wise, Advice, Easy

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• A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice; a good one supplies everything, gilds a No, sweetens a truth, and adds a touch of beauty to old age itself.

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  Birthday, Justice, Age

  Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.8, Shambhala Publications

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• Display startling novelty-rise afresh like the sun every day. Change too the scene on which you shine, so that you rloss may be felt in the old scenes of your triumph, while the novelty of your powers wins applause in the new.

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  Winning, Advice, Shining

  Baltasar Gracian (2006). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.34, Shambhala Publications

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• It requires as much to tell the truth as to conceal it.

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  Telling The Truth, Caution

  "The Art of Worldly Wisdom".

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• Many would be wise if they did not think themselves wise.

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  Wise, Learning, Thinking

  Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.101, Shambhala Publications

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• If to talk to oneself when alone is folly, it must be doubly unwise to listen to oneself in the presence of others.

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  Conversation, Folly, Oneself

  Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.80, Shambhala Publications

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• The passions are the humors of the mind, and the least excess sickens our judgment. If the disease spreads to the mouth, your reputation will be in danger.

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  Passion, Mind, Excess

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• A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity.

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  Truth, Integrity, Lying

  "The Art of Worldly Wisdom".

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• Trust your heart, especially when it is a strong one.

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  Strong, Heart, Trust Your Heart

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• Beauty and folly are generally companions.

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  Beauty, Beautiful Women, Companion

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• Know how to ask. There is nothing more difficult for some people, nor for others, easier.

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  Wisdom, People, Easier

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• Hope is a great falsifier of truth.

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  Hope

  Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.12, Shambhala Publications

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• Wisdom is immortal. She can wait forever, but you cannot.

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  Wisdom, Waiting, Forever

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• Character and intelligence are the poles you talent spins on, displaying your gifts.

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  Art, Philosophy, Character

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• Maturity of mind is best shown in slow belief.

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  Maturity, Mind, Belief

  Baltasar Gracian (2006). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.62, Shambhala Publications

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