Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong.

— Baltasar Gracian

Never have a companion that casts you in the shade.

— Baltasar Gracian

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

— Baltasar Gracian

Nothing arouses ambition so much as the trumpet clang of another's fame.

— Baltasar Gracian

Nothing really belongs to us but time which even he has who has nothing else.

— Baltasar Gracian

One who was adored by all in prosperity is abhorred by all in adversity.

— Baltasar Gracian

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

— Baltasar Gracian

Some are satisfied to stand politely before the portals of Fortune and to await her bidding better those who push forward who employ their enterprise who on the wings of their worth and valor seek to embrace luck and to effectively gain her favor.

— Baltasar Gracian

Sometimes it proves the highest understanding not to understand.

— Baltasar Gracian

Superiority is always detested.

— Baltasar Gracian