Even knowledge has to be in the fashion, and where it is not, it is wise to affect ignorance. Baltasar Gracian More Quotes by Baltasar Gracian More Quotes From Baltasar Gracian Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one. Baltasar Gracian memorial-dayherosports Admiration is the basis of ignorance. Baltasar Gracian admirationbasesignorance The greatest wisdom often consist in ignorance. Baltasar Gracian learningignorancewise The greatest fool is he who thinks he is not one and all others are. Baltasar Gracian foolthinking Deceit comes in through the ears, but usually leaves through the eyes. Baltasar Gracian deceitdeceptioneye Friends provoked become the bitterest of enemies. Baltasar Gracian provokedfriendshipenemy La galantería y la honra tienen esta ventaja, que se quedan: aquélla en quien la usa, ésta en quien la haze. Baltasar Gracian hazeusa Luck can be assisted. It is not all chance with the wise. Baltasar Gracian good-luckluckwise To overvalue something is a form of lying. Baltasar Gracian formlying Courtesy is the politic witchery of great personages. Baltasar Gracian courtesygreat-personmanners A gilded No is more satisfactory than a dry Yes. Baltasar Gracian gildeddry Never have a companion that casts you in the shade. Baltasar Gracian real-friendsadvicefriendship Knowledge and courage take turns at greatness. Baltasar Gracian turnsgreatnessknowledge Man is born a barbarian, and only raises himself above the beast by culture. Baltasar Gracian barbariansmenculture Quit while you're ahead. All the best gamblers do. Baltasar Gracian casinosgamblingquitting A brand new mediocrity is thought more of than accustomed excellence. Baltasar Gracian strivemediocrityexcellence Politeness is the chief sign of culture. Baltasar Gracian politenesschiefsculture Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose. Baltasar Gracian angerwisdomwar The more merit, the less affection. Baltasar Gracian affectionmerit You should avoid making yourself too clear even in your explanations. Baltasar Gracian clearpoliticalshould
