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.
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Quotes by Baltasar Gracian
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Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.
A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.
Know or listen to those who know.
A beautiful woman should break her mirror early.
At twenty a man is a peacock, at thirty a lion, at forty a camel, at fifty a serpent, at sixty a dog, at seventy an ape, at eighty a nothing at all.
The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.
We often have to put up with most from those on whom we most depend.
Don't show off every day, or you'll stop surprising people. There must always be some novelty left over. The person who displays a little more of it each day keeps up expectations, and no one ever discovers the limits of his talent.
Fortunate people often have very favorable beginnings and very tragic endings. What matters isn't being applauded when you arrive - for that is common - but being missed when you leave.
Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong.
A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.
Always leave something to wish for; otherwise you will be miserable from your very happiness.
Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose.
Great ability develops and reveals itself increasingly with every new assignment.
Never have a companion that casts you in the shade.
The envious die not once, but as oft as the envied win applause.
Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way.
Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone.
A man of honour should never forget what he is because he sees what others are.
Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one.
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.
It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even while waiting for it.
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