Quotes by Gracian, Baltasar

True knowledge lies in knowing how to live. >>

The wise man does at once what the fool does finally. >>

The envious die not once, but as oft as the envied win applause. >>

Quotations about Desire

We do not succeed in changing things according to our desire, but grad >>

I never desired to please the rabble. What pleased them, I did not lea >>

Desire, like the atom, is explosive with creative force. >>

When desire dies, fear is born.

Gracian, Baltasar