He that communicates his secret to another makes himself that other's slave.

— Baltasar Gracian

He who finds Fortune on his side should go briskly ahead for she is wont to favor the bold.

— Baltasar Gracian

Hope has a good memory, gratitude a bad one.

— Baltasar Gracian

If you are wise live as you can if you cannot live as you would.

— Baltasar Gracian

It is a great misfortune to be of use to nobody scarcely less to be of use to everybody.

— Baltasar Gracian

It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even while waiting for it.

— Baltasar Gracian

Know or listen to those who know.

— Baltasar Gracian

Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself.

— Baltasar Gracian

Little said is soon amended. There is always time to add a word never to withdraw one.

— Baltasar Gracian

Luck can be assisted. It is not all chance with the wise.

— Baltasar Gracian