A sage has one advantage he is immortal. If this is not his century many others will be.

Baltasar Gracian
Some Similar Quotes
  1. The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool. - William Shakespeare

  2. The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times. - Paulo Coelho

  3. It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. - Aristotle

  4. The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them. - Paulo Coelho

  5. By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. - Confucius

More Quotes By Baltasar Gracian
  1. If you are wise live as you can if you cannot live as you would.

  2. It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even while waiting for it.

  3. Do not show your wounded finger for everything will knock up against it.

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

  5. He who finds Fortune on his side should go briskly ahead for she is wont to favor the bold.

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