Quote of Baltasar Gracian - When in doubt, follow the suit...
Biography - Baltasar Gracian:
Spanish Jesuit and philosopher.
Born: 1601 - Died: 1658
Period:
17th century
Place of birth: Spain
Born: 1601 - Died: 1658
Period:
17th century
Place of birth: Spain
When in doubt, follow the suit of the wise and prudent.
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Translation
(French, German, Spanish)
En duda, acierto es llegarse a los sabios y prudentes.
See also...
Quotes about doubt:
But the most beautiful of all doubts
Is when the downtrodden and despondent raise their heads and
Stop believing in the strength
Of their oppressors.
Is when the downtrodden and despondent raise their heads and
Stop believing in the strength
Of their oppressors.
If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.
The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.
Quotes for: Prudence
There are hurricanes in human affairs, tempests of passion, when it is wise to retire to a harbor and ride it out at anchor. Remedies often make diseases worse.
A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent.
Baltasar Gracian also said...
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