Hope is a great falsifier. Let good judgment keep her in check. Baltasar Gracian checkfalsifiergood Change image and 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
He that communicates his secret to another makes himself that other's slave. Baltasar Gracian communicatemakesecret Change image and share on social
Quit while you're ahead. All the best gamblers do. Baltasar Gracian aheadgamblerquit Change image and share on social
It is better to have too much courtesy than too little, provided you are not equally courteous to all, for that would be injustice. Baltasar Gracian courteouscourtesyequally Change image and share on social
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. Baltasar Gracian applaudarrivebeginning Change image and share on social
Respect yourself if you would have others respect you. Baltasar Gracian respect 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
Always leave something to wish for; otherwise you will be miserable from your very happiness. Baltasar Gracian happinessleavemiserable Change image and share on social
Begin with another's to end with your own. Baltasar Gracian beginend Change image and share on social
