Quote of Baltasar Gracian - There are hurricanes in human affairs...
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
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.
Note
Maxim CXXXVIII
Quote source: The Art of Worldly Wisdom
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Translation
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Quotes about life:
Quotes for: Prudence
A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent.
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