Baltasar Gracian Quotes

I've learned people are watching, so don't do nothing stupid.

Of two evils we must always choose the least.

I really believe my greatest service is in the many unwise steps I prevent.

Wit is a dangerous weapon, even to the possessor, if he knows not how to use it discreetly.

Be careful how you spend your time: Spend your time in nothing which you know must be repented of.

The better day, the worse deed.

Discretion shall preserve you.

He who sups with the devil has need of a long spoon

Believe no evil till the evil's done

Let your accusations be few in number, even if they be just.

Wise men say nothing in dangerous times.

There are limits beyond which your folly will not carry you.

In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not discretion.

Tis better to sit there and look the fool, than to open your mouth and prove it.

Answer not a fool according to his folly,lest thou also be like unto him.

Trust few men; above all, keep your follies to yourself.

You'll regret opening your mouth. You'll rarely regret keeping it shut.

The wise duck keeps his mouth shut when he smells frogs.

Hope is a great falsifier. Let good judgment keep her in check.

When anger rushes unrestrained to action, like a hot steed, it stumbles on its way. The man of thought strikes deepest and strikes safely.

In matters of conscience, first thoughts are best. In matters of prudence, last thoughts are best.

It is a wise man who knows where courage ends and stupidity begins.

Step with care and great tact, and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act.

Know when to speak - for many times it brings danger, to give the best advice to kings.