Nature scarcely ever gives us the very best; for that we must have recourse to art.
Baltasar GracianFortunate people often have very favorable beginnings and very tragic endings. What matters isn't being applauded when you arrive - for that is common - but being missed when you leave.
Baltasar GracianThere is none who cannot teach somebody something, and there is none so excellent but he is excelled.
Baltasar Gracian