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Baltasar Gracian

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Biography - Baltasar Gracian:

Spanish Jesuit and philosopher.
Born: 1601 - Died: 1658
Period:
17th century
Place of birth: Spain
Spain

It is a great aim of prudence never to be embarrassed. It is the sign of a real man, of a noble heart, for magnanimity is not easily put out.


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Translation

Translation

(French, German)



French
C’est un grand point que d’être toujours maître de soi-même. C’est être homme par excellence, c’est avoir un cœur de roi, attendu qu’il est très difficile d’ébranler une grande âme.

German
Ein großer Punkt der Klugheit, nie sich zu entrüsten. Es zeigt einen ganzen Mann, von großem Herzen an: denn alles Große ist schwer zu bewegen.




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There is no higher rule than that over oneself, over one's impulses: there is the triumph of free will.




Quotes for: oneself


Quotes

Quotes about oneself:


It is of immense importance to learn to laugh at ourselves.





The best means of learning to know oneself is seeking to understand others.





A happy life, therefore, is one which is in accordance with its own nature.





The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.





Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.





Give to every human being every right that you claim for yourself.











Quotes for: Man


Quotes

Quotes about man, all human beings:


Man is the future of man.





No man is weak by choice.





Man arrives as a novice at each age of his life.





The greatness of man lies in his decision to be stronger than his condition.





Man is but a reed, the most feeble thing in nature, but he is a thinking reed.





I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.











Quotes

Baltasar Gracian also said...


True knowledge lies in knowing how to live.





Know or listen to those who know.





When in doubt, follow the suit of the wise and prudent.





Hope is a great falsifier of truth.





Fortune is weary to carry one and the same man always upon her shoulders.





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.












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