Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself. – Baltasar Gracian
Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong. – Baltasar Gracian
Nature scarcely ever gives us the very best for that we must have recourse to art. – Baltasar Gracian
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. – Baltasar Gracian