Not he that adorns but he that adores makes a divinity.
“Not he that adorns but he that adores makes a divinity.” Baltasar Gracian
When you find Fortune favorable, stride boldly forward, for she favors the bold, and being a woman, the young.
“When you find Fortune favorable, stride boldly forward, for she favors the bold, and being a woman, the young.” Baltasar Gracian
One who was abhorred by all in prosperity is adored by all in adversity.
“One who was abhorred by all in prosperity is adored by all in adversity.” Baltasar Gracian
Do not show your wounded finger for everything will knock up against it.
“Do not show your wounded finger for everything will knock up against it.” Baltasar Gracian
Tis much to gain universal admiration; more, universal love.
“Tis much to gain universal admiration; more, universal love.” Baltasar Gracian
Cunning grows in deceit at seeing itself discovered, and tries to deceive with truth itselft.
“Cunning grows in deceit at seeing itself discovered, and tries to deceive with truth itselft.” Baltasar Gracian
For a thing to remain undone nothing more is needed than to think of it done.
“For a thing to remain undone nothing more is needed than to think of it done.” Baltasar Gracian
Some would be sages if they did not believe they were so already.
“Some would be sages if they did not believe they were so already.” Baltasar Gracian
There are certain inessential activities-moths of precious time-and it is worse to busy yourself with the trivial than to do nothing.
“There are certain inessential activities-moths of precious time-and it is worse to busy yourself with the trivial than to do nothing.” Baltasar Gracian
Honorable beginnings should serve to awaken curiosity, not to heighten people’s expectations. We are much better off when reality surpasses our expectations, and something turns out better than we thought it would.
“Honorable beginnings should serve to awaken curiosity, not to heighten people’s expectations. We are much better off when reality surpasses our expectations, and something turns … Read More
A person of your century: Great persons are of their time. Not all were born into a period worthy of them, and many so born failed to benefit by it. Some merited a better century, for all that is good does not always triumph. Fashions have their periods and even the greatest virtues, their styles. But the philosopher, being ageless, has one advantage: Should this not prove the right century, many to follow will.
“A person of your century: Great persons are of their time. Not all were born into a period worthy of them, and many so born … Read More
It is a novel kind of supremacy, the best that life can offer, to have as servants by skill those who by nature are our masters.
“It is a novel kind of supremacy, the best that life can offer, to have as servants by skill those who by nature are our … Read More
Beauty and folly are generally companions.
“Beauty and folly are generally companions.” Baltasar Gracian
Have Friends. ‘Tis a second existence.
“Have Friends. ‘Tis a second existence.” Baltasar Gracian
It is therefore an excellent device to acquire knowledge from everybody.
“It is therefore an excellent device to acquire knowledge from everybody.” Baltasar Gracian
Fools rush in through the door; for folly is always bold.
“Fools rush in through the door; for folly is always bold.” Baltasar Gracian
There must be something good in a thing that pleases so many; even if it cannot be explained, it is certainly enjoyed.
“There must be something good in a thing that pleases so many; even if it cannot be explained, it is certainly enjoyed.” Baltasar Gracian
Wise men appreciate all men, for they see the good in each and know how hard it is to make anything good.
“Wise men appreciate all men, for they see the good in each and know how hard it is to make anything good.” Baltasar Gracian
Many get the repute of being witty but thereby lose the credit of being sensible. Jest has its little hour, seriousness should have all the rest.
“Many get the repute of being witty but thereby lose the credit of being sensible. Jest has its little hour, seriousness should have all the … Read More
Exaggeration is a branch of lying.
“Exaggeration is a branch of lying.” Baltasar Gracian