Baltasar Gracian
Baltasar Gracian
Baltasar Gracián y Morales, SJ, formerly Anglicized as Baltazar Gracian, was a Spanish Jesuit and baroque prose writer and philosopher. He was born in Belmonte, near Calatayud. His writings were lauded by Schopenhauer and Nietzsche...
NationalitySpanish
ProfessionPhilosopher
Date of Birth8 January 1601
CountrySpain
Baltasar Gracian quotes about
wise wisdom character
The wise have a solid sense of silence and the ability to keep a storehouse of secrets. Their capacity and character are respected.
self self-improvement improvement
Self knowledge is the beginning of self improvement.
inspirational friendship thankful
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.
light views talent
Put yourself on view. This brings your talents to light.
writing use synonym
A synonym is a word you use when you can't spell the other one.
fate men thinking
A prudent man will think more important what fate has conceded to him, than what it has denied.
order envy may
It is good to vary in order that you may frustrate the curious, especially those who envy you.
wise understanding sometimes
Sometimes it proves the highest understanding not to understand.
wisdom people easier
Know how to ask. There is nothing more difficult for some people, nor for others, easier.
adversity unique blessing
There is no wilderness like a life without friends; friendship multiplies blessings and minimizes misfortunes; it is a unique remedy against adversity, and it soothes the soul.
jealousy winning envy
The envious die not once, but as oft as the envied win applause.
reputation worldly-wisdom paid
Work is the price which is paid for reputation.
excellence excellent teach
There is none who cannot teach somebody something, and there is none so excellent but he is excelled.
appearance jackets seems
Things do not pass for what they are, but for what they seem. Most things are judged by their jackets.