Baltasar Gracian

" True knowledge lies in knowing how to live. "
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Knowledge
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" Work is the price which is paid for reputation. "
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" A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice; a good one supplies everything, gilds a No, sweetens a truth, and adds a touch of beauty to old age itself. "
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Age , Truth , Justice , Old , Reason
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" When desire dies, fear is born. "
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Desire , Fear
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" Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit. "
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Courage , Wisdom
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" Don't take the wrong side of an argument just because your opponent has taken the right side. "
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Right , Argument , Wrong
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" Evil report carries further than any applause. "
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Evil , Applause
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" We often have to put up with most from those on whom we most depend. "
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Patience , Relationship , Challenges
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" A beautiful woman should break her mirror early. "
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Woman
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" A man of honour should never forget what he is because he sees what others are. "
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Man , Forget
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" A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity. "
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Integrity , Reputation
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" Advice is sometimes transmitted more successfully through a joke than grave teaching. "
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Advice , Grave
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" Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone. "
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World , Rest
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01-08-1601 06-12-1658 Philosopher, Writer, Priest citation
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