Baltasar Gracian Quotes & Sayings (Page 5)

“True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert island... to find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing.”

“Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.”

“A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.”

“Know or listen to those who know.”

“A beautiful woman should break her mirror early.”

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

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

“Don'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, and no one ever discovers the limits of his talent.”

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

“Never have a companion that casts you in the shade.”