Quotes by Baltasar Gracian
A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.
- Baltasar Gracian
It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterwards.
- Baltasar Gracian
Put a grain of boldness into everything you do.
- Baltasar Gracián
Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.
- Baltasar Gracian
Never compete with someone who has nothing to lose.
- Baltasar Gracián
Those who insist on the dignity of their office show they have not deserved it.
- Baltasar Gracian
A man of honour should never forget what he is because he sees what others are.
- Baltasar Gracian
Politeness is the chief sign of culture.
- Baltasar Gracian
He that has satisfied his thirst turns his back on the well.
― Baltasar Gracián