Baltasar Gracian

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

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

Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up read more

Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself. - The Art of Worldy Wisdom, 1647.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

Great ability develops and reveals itself increasingly with every new assignment. - The Oracle.

Great ability develops and reveals itself increasingly with every new assignment. - The Oracle.

It is good to vary in order that you may frustrate the curious, especially those who envy you. - The read more

It is good to vary in order that you may frustrate the curious, especially those who envy you. - The Oracle.