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Baltasar Gracian Quotes about Wisdom

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The wise does at once what the fool does at last.

The wise does at once what the fool does at last.

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Motivational, Wise, Wisdom

Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.

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Wisdom, Courage, Fruit

"'Oráculo Manual y Arte de Prudencia' ('The Art of Worldly Wisdom')". Book by Baltasar Gracián, §4, 1647.

Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose.

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Wisdom, War, Anger

Be first the master of yourself

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Wisdom, Understanding, Firsts

The wise are always impatient, for he that increases knowledge increases impatience of folly.

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Wise, Wisdom, Impatient

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

Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.

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Funny, Wise, Wisdom

Baltasar Gracian (2006). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.53, Shambhala Publications

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

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Wisdom, Waiting, Forever

The wise have a solid sense of silence and the ability to keep a storehouse of secrets. Their capacity and character are respected.

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Wise, Wisdom, Character

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

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Wisdom, People, Easier

Knowledge without wisdom is double folly.

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Wisdom, Folly

The sage has one advantage: he is immortal. If this is not his century, many others will be.

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Wisdom, Intelligence, Sage

Some would be sages if they did not believe they were so already.

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Wisdom, Believe, Would Be

"The Art of Worldly Wisdom". Book by Baltasar Gracián. Maxim 176, 1647.

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