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Baltasar Gracian Quotes - Page 7

When everyone covets something, they are easily annoyed by it.

"The Art of Worldly Wisdom". Book by Baltasar Gracián, Maxim 85, 1647.

Maturity of mind is best shown in slow belief.

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

We often have to put up with most from those on whom we most depend.

Baltasar Gracian (2006). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.65, Shambhala Publications

Yes and no are soon said, but give much to think over.

Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.40, Shambhala Publications

Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one.

Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.169, Shambhala Publications

Fortune soon tires of carrying anyone long on her shoulders.

Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.22, Shambhala Publications

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

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

Make your friends your teachers and mingle the pleasures of conversation with the advantages of instruction.

Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.6, Shambhala Publications

It is a great misfortune to be of use to nobody; scarcely less to be of use to everybody.

Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.49, Shambhala Publications