Hope has a good memory, gratitude a bad one. Baltasar Gracian badgoodgratitude Change image and share on social
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 addagebad Change image and share on social
A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends. Baltasar Gracian enemyfoolfriend Change image and share on social
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. Baltasar Gracian daydiscoverdisplay share on social
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. Baltasar Gracian blessdesertdivide share on social
Don't take the wrong side of an argument just because your opponent has taken the right side. Baltasar Gracian argumentopponentside Change image and share on social
The envious die not once, but as oft as the envied win applause. Baltasar Gracian applausedieenvious Change image and share on social
He that communicates his secret to another makes himself that other's slave. Baltasar Gracian communicatemakesecret Change image and share on social
There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one. Baltasar Gracian addtimewithdraw Change image and share on social
Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose. Baltasar Gracian contendloseman Change image and share on social