To equal a predecessor, one must have twice they worth. Baltasar Gracian equalpredecessorworth Change image and share on social
There is none who cannot teach somebody something, and there is none so excellent but he is excelled. Baltasar Gracian excelexcellentteach Change image and share on social
I strive to be brief, and I become obscure. Baltasar Gracian obscurestrive Change image and share on social
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 carrydurationfavor Change image and share on social
Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one. Baltasar Gracian aspirehero Change image and share on social
It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even while waiting for it. Baltasar Gracian greatguideluck Change image and share on social
To be at ease is better than to be at business. Nothing really belongs to us but time, which even he has who has nothing else. Baltasar Gracian belongbusinessease Change image and share on social
Hope has a good memory, gratitude a bad one. Baltasar Gracian badgoodgratitude Change image and share on social
A man of honour should never forget what he is because he sees what others are. Baltasar Gracian forgethonourman Change image and share on social
Begin with another's to end with your own. Baltasar Gracian beginend Change image and share on social
