Baltasar GracianKnow or listen to those who know.371Humor
Baltasar GracianEvil report carries further than any applause.373Thought
Baltasar GracianHear, see, and be silent. ✨ Baltasar Gracian (2006). The Art of Worldly Wisdom, p.105, Shambhala Publications374Philosophy
Baltasar GracianThings do not pass for what they are, but for what they seem. Most things are judged by their jackets. ✨ Baltasar Gracian (2006). The Art of Worldly Wisdom, p.52, Shambhala … ▶341Philosophy
Baltasar GracianIt is therefore an excellent device to acquire knowledge from everybody.352Philosophy
Baltasar GracianLife is a warfare against the malice of others. ✨ Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). The Art of Worldly Wisdom, p.7, Shambhala Publications342LifePhilosophy
Baltasar GracianHurry is the weakness of fools.364Truth
Baltasar GracianNever open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink in after it. ✨ Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). The Art of Worldly Wisd… ▶343Philosophy
Baltasar GracianWhen desire dies, fear is born. ✨ Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). The Art of Worldly Wisdom, p.115, Shambhala Publications333DeathPhilosophy
Baltasar GracianBe known for pleasing others, especially if you govern them. Ruling other has one advantage: you can do more good than anyone else.344Love
Baltasar GracianWhen everyone covets something, they are easily annoyed by it. ✨ The Art of Worldly Wisdom. Book by Baltasar Gracián, Maxim 85, 1647.301PhilosophyReading
Baltasar GracianA man of honour should never forget what he is because he sees what others are.301Humor
Baltasar GracianMany people who pretend to be very busy have the least to do.378Humanity
Baltasar GracianNever participate in the secrets of those above you; you think you share the fruit, and you share the stones - the confidence of a prince is not a grant, but a tax367Thought
Baltasar GracianFools rush in through the door; for folly is always bold. ✨ Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). The Art of Worldly Wisdom, p.44, Shambhala Publications346Philosophy
Baltasar GracianIt is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterwards. ✨ Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). The Art of Worldly Wisdom, p.86, Sham… ▶291Philosophy
Baltasar GracianYou 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. ✨ Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gr… ▶335HumanityPhilosophy
Baltasar GracianSometimes it proves the highest understanding not to understand.335Time
Baltasar GracianA 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,… ▶313Time
Baltasar GracianThe great art of giving consists in this the gift should cost very little and yet be greatly coveted, so that it may be the more highly appreciated.357Hope
Baltasar GracianDon't show off every day, or you'll stop surprising people. There must always be some novelty left over. The person who displays a little more of it each day keeps up expectations… ▶369HumanityReading
Baltasar GracianTo keep is more important than to make friends.325Love
Baltasar GracianCourtesy is the politic witchery of great personages.3610Politics
Baltasar GracianLet him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself. ✨ The Art of Worldy Wisdom. Book by Baltasar Graci&aacut… ▶293PhilosophyPoliticsReading
Baltasar GracianNot he that adorns but he that adores makes a divinity.293Philosophy
Baltasar GracianWise men appreciate all men, for they see the good in each and know how hard it is to make anything good.282Hope
Baltasar GracianIt is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even while waiting for it. ✨ Baltasar Gracian, Baltasar Gracián y Morales (2004). The Art of Worldly Wisdom, p.21… ▶261Philosophy
Baltasar GracianNever contend with a man who has nothing to lose.316Politics
Baltasar GracianThe greatest wisdom often consist in ignorance. ✨ Baltasar Gracian (2006). The Art of Worldly Wisdom, p.72, Shambhala Publications349Philosophy
Baltasar GracianThe greatest service you can render someone else is helping him help himself.3510Death
