A Spanish Jesuit, Baltasar Gracian was also a baroque writer. He was born to a doctor; however, he lived with his uncle who was a priest. His uncle had a profound influence on him and this was the reason he assumed the vows of Jesuits soon.
He had a passion for preaching as he taught the ideal of Jesuits in various schools. On his journey to sharpening his ... Baltasar Gracian biography|
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A man of honour should never forget what he is because he sees what others are. (Baltasar Gracian) Related concepts: should because never honour forget |
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A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity. (Baltasar Gracian) Related concepts: destroys single whole reputation integrity |
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Advice is sometimes transmitted more successfully through a joke than grave teaching. (Baltasar Gracian) Related concepts: grave advice successfully through sometimes |
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All that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that. (Baltasar Gracian) Related concepts: time; nothing that belongs really |
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Always leave something to wish for; otherwise you will be miserable from your very happiness. (Baltasar Gracian) Related concepts: always otherwise something leave miserable |
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Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one. (Baltasar Gracian) Related concepts: appear aspire merely |
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Be content to act, and leave the talking to others. (Baltasar Gracian) Related concepts: talking content leave |
