Baltasar Gracian Quotes

Baltasar Gracián y Morales, SJ better known as Baltasar Gracián, was a Spanish Jesuit and baroque prose writer and philosopher. He was born in Belmonte, near Calatayud (Aragon). His writings were lauded by Schopenhauer and Nietzsche.

Birth: January 08, 1601 - Death: December 06, 1658

Knowing how to keep a friend is more important than gaining a new one.

Topic(s): Important , Knowing , Friendship

‘No’ and ‘Yes’ are words quickly said, but they need a great amount of thought before you utter them.

Topic(s): Needs , Said , Opinion

Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way.

Topic(s): Way , Long , Dream

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

Topic(s): Ifs , Inspirational , Ethics

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.

Topic(s): Inspirational , Real , Evil

The best skill at cards is knowing when to discard.

Topic(s): Knowing , Skills , Letting Go

Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.

Topic(s): Evil , Friendship , Relationship

A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.

Topic(s): Men , Inspirational , Use

Hope is a great falsifier. Let good judgment keep her in check.

Topic(s): Judgment , Checks , Good Judgment

Put a grain of boldness into everything you do.

Topic(s): Success , Environment , Achievement

Beauty and folly are generally companions.

Topic(s): Beauty , Folly , Companion

One who was abhorred by all in prosperity is adored by all in adversity.

Topic(s): Adversity , Prosperity

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