Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself. – Baltasar Gracian
Nature scarcely ever gives us the very best for that we must have recourse to art. – Baltasar Gracian
Even knowledge has to be in the fashion, and where it is not, it is wise to affect ignorance. – Baltasar Gracian
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. – Baltasar Gracian