Baltasar Gracian

Those who insist on the dignity of their office show they have not deserved it. ↗

— Baltasar Gracian

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To be at ease is better than to be at business. Nothing really belongs to us but time, which even he has who has nothing else. ↗

— Baltasar Gracian

#better #business #ease #else #even

To equal a predecessor, one must have twice they worth. ↗

— Baltasar Gracian

#must #predecessor #twice #worth

To oblige persons often costs little and helps much. ↗

— Baltasar Gracian

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We often have to put up with most from those on whom we most depend. ↗

— Baltasar Gracian

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A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity. ↗

— Baltasar Gracian

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Work is the price which is paid for reputation. ↗

— Baltasar Gracian

#price #reputation #which #work

Know or listen to those who know. ↗

— Baltasar Gracian

#know #listen #those #who

The wise does at once what the fool does at last. ↗

— Baltasar Gracian

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Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone. ↗

— Baltasar Gracian

#alone #better #mad #rest #than