To equal a predecessor, one must have twice they worth. Baltasar Gracian equalpredecessorworth Change image and share on social
Begin with another's to end with your own. Baltasar Gracian beginend Change image and share on social
Never have a companion that casts you in the shade. Baltasar Gracian castcompanionshade Change image and share on social
Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself. Baltasar Gracian hathpatiencepower 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
I strive to be brief, and I become obscure. Baltasar Gracian obscurestrive Change image and 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
Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink in after it. Baltasar Gracian doorevilgreat 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
One must pass through the circumference of time before arriving at the center of opportunity. Baltasar Gracian arrivecentercircumference Change image and share on social
