Nature scarcely ever gives us the very best for that we must have recourse to art.
Quote by Baltasar Gracian
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Nature scarcely ever gives us the very best for that we must have recourse to art.
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Baltasar Gracian Quotes
- The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
- Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself.
- Hope has a good memory, gratitude a bad one.
- Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.
- Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.
- A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice a good one supplies everything, gilds a No, sweetens a truth, and adds a touch of beauty to old age itself.
- True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert island... to find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune to keep him is a blessing.
- True knowledge lies in knowing how to live.
- Work is the price which is paid for reputation.
- When desire dies, fear is born.
Best Quotes
- The music industry can make you feel like a prostitute.
- The dept of your happiness equals to how deep you truly love yourself.
- Cowards are cruel, but the brave Love mercy, and delight to save.
- People assume that all artists make for terrible business people, but I'm in complete charge of my own career.
- Power is not something that can be assumed or discarded at will like underwear.
- I've always wanted to do a family movie.
- The best thing about acting is that I get to lose myself in another character and actually get paid for it... It's a great outlet. I'm not really sure who I am - it seems I change every day.
- Why does it have to be politics? Is there a dynamism to that world and a theoretical capacity to do things that draws many talented people? Absolutely. Are there other ways to be involved and lead an interesting life? Of course.
- Besides the fact that I make movies, there's nothing interesting about my life at all, unfortunately.
- I think Hispanic community - the values that resonate in our community are fundamentally conservative. They are faith, family and patriotism. Do you know the rate of military enlistment among Hispanics is higher than any demographic in this country? And they are also hard work and responsibility.