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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
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Put a grain of boldness into everything you do.
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The true way is the middle one, halfway between deserving a place and pushing oneself into it.
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Knowledge without courage is sterile.
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Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong.
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Man is born a barbarian, and only raises himself above the beast by culture.
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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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Life is a warfare against the malice of others.
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Know how to ask. There is nothing more difficult for some people, nor for others, easier.
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