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

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Honorable beginnings should serve to awaken curiosity, not to heighten people's expectations. We are much better off when reality surpasses our expectations, and something turns out better than we thought it would.

Baltasar Gracian's Popular Quotes

Put a grain of boldness into everything you do.

- Baltasar Gracian

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.

- Baltasar Gracian

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

- Baltasar Gracian

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

- Baltasar Gracian

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

- Baltasar Gracian

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

- Baltasar Gracian

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

- Baltasar Gracian

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

- Baltasar Gracian