Baltasar Gracian

Showing quotations 1 to 11 of 11 total A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends. Baltasar Gracian All that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that. Baltasar Gracian 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. Baltasar Gracian Do pleasant things yourself, but unpleasant things through others. Baltasar GracianGreat ability develops and reveals itself increasingly with every new assignment. Baltasar Gracian It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterward. Baltasar Gracian Know how to ask. There is nothing more difficult for some people, nor for others, easier. Baltasar GracianNever do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong. Baltasar GracianPut yourself on view. This brings your talents to light. Baltasar Gracian 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. Baltasar Gracian The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good. Baltasar Gracian, The Art of Worldly Wisdom, 1647

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