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A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity.

Baltasar Gracian

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Baltasar Gracian
Age: 57 †
Born: 1601
Born: January 16
Died: 1658
Died: December 6
Jesuit
Philosopher
Writer
Belmonte de Gracian
Balthasar Gracian
Baltasar Gracian
Baltasar Gracián y Morales
Ethics
Integrity
Single
Lying
Truth
Whole
Destroys
Lied
Reputation

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