Not he that adorns but he that adores makes a divinity. Baltasar Gracian More Quotes by Baltasar Gracian More Quotes From Baltasar Gracian There must be something good in a thing that pleases so many; even if it cannot be explained, it is certainly enjoyed. Baltasar Gracian popularity enjoyed please Fortune pays you sometimes for the intensity of her favors by the shortness of their duration. She soon tires of carrying any one long on her shoulders. Baltasar Gracian favors pay long It is profound philosophy to sound the depths of feeling and distinguish traits of character. Men must be studied as deeply as books. Baltasar Gracian character philosophy book Cultivate those who can teach you. Baltasar Gracian teach teamwork A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice; a good one supplies everything, gilds a No, sweetens a truth, and adds a touch of beauty to old age itself. Baltasar Gracian age justice birthday It is a great misfortune to be of use to nobody; scarcely less to be of use to everybody. Baltasar Gracian usefulness misfortunes use Many get the repute of being witty but thereby lose the credit of being sensible. Jest has its little hour, seriousness should have all the rest. Baltasar Gracian credit should-have witty The great art of giving consists in this the gift should cost very little and yet be greatly coveted, so that it may be the more highly appreciated. Baltasar Gracian motivational inspirational art There is no beauty unaided, no excellence that does not sink to the barbarous, unless saved by art. Baltasar Gracian excellence beauty art Tis much to gain universal admiration; more, universal love. Baltasar Gracian admiration gains love Do not show your wounded finger for everything will knock up against it. Baltasar Gracian fingers wounded shows One should cultivate good habits of memory, for it is capable of making existence a Paradise or an Inferno. Baltasar Gracian paradise habit memories Evil report carries further than any applause. Baltasar Gracian applause carrie evil We live by information, not by sight. Baltasar Gracian information sight knowledge Everything foreign is respected, partly because it comes from afar, partly because it is ready made and perfect. Baltasar Gracian afar made perfect Oh life, you should never had begun, but since you did, you should never end Baltasar Gracian ends should I strive to be brief, and I become obscure. Baltasar Gracian self-improvement obscure strive There is no need to show your ability before everyone. Baltasar Gracian human-condition ability needs One who was abhorred by all in prosperity is adored by all in adversity. Baltasar Gracian prosperity adversity You have to appear wiser and more prudent than is required by the people you are dealing with if you want to give a high opinion of yourself. Baltasar Gracian want giving people
