Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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Don't show off every day, or you'll stop surprising people. There must always be some novelty left over. The person who displays a little more of it each day keeps up expectations, and no one ever discovers the limits of his talent.

Baltasar Gracian's Popular Quotes

Put a grain of boldness into everything you do.

- Baltasar Gracian

All men are idolators, some of fame, others of self-interest, most of pleasure.

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Don't lie, but don't tell the whole truth.

- Baltasar Gracian

No' and 'Yes' are words quickly said, but they need a great amount of thought before you utter them.

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One must pass through the circumference of time before arriving at the center of opportunity.

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Don't express your ideas too clearly. Most people think little of what they understand, and venerate what they do not.

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Not he that adorns but he that adores makes a divinity.

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It is therefore an excellent device to acquire knowledge from everybody.

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Tis much to gain universal admiration; more, universal love.

- Baltasar Gracian