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Baltasar Gracian Quotes

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

Biography

Author Profession: Philosopher
Nationality: Spanish
Born: January 8, 1601
Died: December 6, 1658

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Begin with another's to end with your own.
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Know or listen to those who know.
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Be content to act, and leave the talking to others.
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Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.
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When desire dies, fear is born.
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Work is the price which is paid for reputation.
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Have friends. 'Tis a second existence.
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