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Chance has something to say, even how to write a good letter.

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
Even
Something
Good
Letter
Letters
Chance
Write
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One who was abhorred by all in prosperity is adored by all in adversity.
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Possession hinders enjoyment. It merely gives you the right to keep things for or from others, and thus you gain more enemies than friends.
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There is no revenge like oblivion, for it is the entombment of the unworthy in the dust of their own nothingness.
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Quit while you're ahead. All the best gamblers do.
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Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself.
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Know how to choose well. Most of life depends thereon. It needs good taste and correct judgment, for which neither intellect nor study suffices.
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Wisdom and courage make mutual contributions to greatness.
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Hurry is the weakness of fools.
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Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong.
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Many would be wise if they did not think themselves wise.
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We often have to put up with most from those on whom we most depend.
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It is more offensive to outshine in dignity than in personal attractions.
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Excellence resides in quality, not in quantity. The best is always few and rare much lowers value.
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It is profound philosophy to sound the depths of feeling and distinguish traits of character. Men must be studied as deeply as books.
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Politeness and a sense of honor have this advantage: we bestow them on others without losing a thing.
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Nothing arouses ambition so much in the heart as the trumpet-clang of another's fame.
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Man is born a barbarian, and only raises himself above the beast by culture.
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Peacemakers not only live, they rule life.
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The best remedy for disturbances is to let them run their course, for so they quiet down.
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Attain and maintain a reputation, for it is the usufruct of fame. A stiff climb, for it is the issue of excellence, as rare as mediocrity is common.
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