The wise does at once what the fool does at last. Baltasar Gracian More Quotes by Baltasar Gracian More Quotes From Baltasar Gracian Admiration is the basis of ignorance. Baltasar Gracian admiration bases ignorance The greatest wisdom often consist in ignorance. Baltasar Gracian learning ignorance wise The greatest fool is he who thinks he is not one and all others are. Baltasar Gracian fool thinking Deceit comes in through the ears, but usually leaves through the eyes. Baltasar Gracian deceit deception eye Friends provoked become the bitterest of enemies. Baltasar Gracian provoked friendship enemy La galantería y la honra tienen esta ventaja, que se quedan: aquélla en quien la usa, ésta en quien la haze. Baltasar Gracian haze usa Luck can be assisted. It is not all chance with the wise. Baltasar Gracian good-luck luck wise To overvalue something is a form of lying. Baltasar Gracian form lying Courtesy is the politic witchery of great personages. Baltasar Gracian courtesy great-person manners A gilded No is more satisfactory than a dry Yes. Baltasar Gracian gilded dry Never have a companion that casts you in the shade. Baltasar Gracian real-friends advice friendship Knowledge and courage take turns at greatness. Baltasar Gracian turns greatness knowledge Man is born a barbarian, and only raises himself above the beast by culture. Baltasar Gracian barbarians men culture Quit while you're ahead. All the best gamblers do. Baltasar Gracian casinos gambling quitting A brand new mediocrity is thought more of than accustomed excellence. Baltasar Gracian strive mediocrity excellence Politeness is the chief sign of culture. Baltasar Gracian politeness chiefs culture Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose. Baltasar Gracian anger wisdom war The more merit, the less affection. Baltasar Gracian affection merit You should avoid making yourself too clear even in your explanations. Baltasar Gracian clear political should Hope is a great falsifier. Let good judgment keep her in check. Baltasar Gracian good-judgment checks judgment
