Nothing arouses ambition so much in the heart as the trumpet-clang of another's fame. Baltasar Gracian on ambition
Nature scarcely ever gives us the very best; for that we must have recourse to art. Baltasar Gracian on art
Watchfulness is the only guard against cunning. Be intent on his intentions. Many succeed in making others do their own affairs, and unless you possess the key to their motives you may at any moment be forced to take their chestnuts out of the fire to the damage of your own fingers. Baltasar Gracian on cunning
Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one. Baltasar Gracian on growth