Quotes by Gracian, Baltasar

When desire dies, fear is born. >>

A beautiful woman should break her mirror early. >>

To equal a predecessor, one must have twice they worth. >>

Quotations about Originality

But it is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. >>

All cases are unique and very similar to others. >>

No one can be profoundly original who does not avoid eccentricity. >>

Begin with another's to end with your own.

Gracian, Baltasar