“Two kinds of people are good at foreseeing danger: those who have learned at their own expense, and the clever people who learn a great deal at the expense of others.” ~ Baltasar Gracián 8 January 1601 – 6 December 1658

“Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink in after it.” ~ Baltasar Gracián 8 January 1601 – 6 December 1658

“A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.” ~ Baltasar Gracián 8 January 1601 – 6 December 1658

“A synonym is a word you use when you can’t spell the other one.” ~ Baltasar Gracián 8 January 1601 – 6 December 1658

“Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.” ~ Baltasar Gracián 8 January 1601 – 6 December 1658

“Never compete with someone who has nothing to lose.” ~ Baltasar Gracián 8 January 1601 – 6 December 1658

“Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.” ~ Baltasar Gracián 8 January 1601 – 6 December 1658