Baltasar Gracian Quotes (0+)

Enjoy the best Baltasar Gracian Quotes. Quotations by Baltasar Gracian (Spanish Jesuit philosopher, prose writer, and Baroque moralist)
Jan 08, 1601 - Dec 06, 1658

Silence is the sanctuary of prudence.

Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink in after it.

Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.

Put a grain of boldness into everything you do.

Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.

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

Self-reflection is the school of wisdom.

Hear, see, and be silent.

Never contend with a man who has nothing to lose.

A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.

All that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that

Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit

About the Author

Baltasar Gracián y Morales was a Spanish Jesuit philosopher and Baroque moralist. He is best known for 'The Art of Worldly Wisdom', a collection of aphorisms that offer advice on how to navigate the complex social and political world of the 17th century. His work is characterized by its wit, intelligence, and deep understanding of human nature.