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

- Baltasar Gracian

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

- Baltasar Gracian

Put a grain of boldness into everything you do.

- 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

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

- Baltasar Gracian

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

- 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

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

- Baltasar Gracian