Famous Quotes by Baltasar Gracian

Below are famous quotes by Baltasar Gracian - .

A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.

All that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that.

Attempt easy tasks as if they were difficult, and difficult as if they were easy; in the one case that confidence may not fall asleep, in the other that it may not be dismayed.

Do pleasant things yourself, but unpleasant things through others.

Great ability develops and reveals itself increasingly with every new assignment.

He who finds Fortune on his side should go briskly ahead, for she is wont to favor the bold.

It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterward.

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

Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong.

Put yourself on view. This brings your talents to light.

The 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.

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