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Quote of Baltasar Gracian: The greatest skill in any deed...


Biography - Baltasar Gracian:

Spanish Jesuit and philosopher.
Born: 1601 - Died: 1658
Period:
17th century
Place of birth: Spain
Spain

The greatest skill in any deed consists in the sure mastery with which it is executed.



Translation

Translation

(French, German)



French
La plus grande perfection des actions dépend de la pleine connaissance avec laquelle elles sont exécutées.

German
Die größte Vollkommenheit der Handlungen stützt sich auf die sichere Meisterschaft, mit der man sie ausführt.




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Quotes for: perfection


Quotes

Quotes about perfection:


I hold that the perfection of form and beauty is contained in the sum of all men.





The artist who aims at perfection in everything achieves it in nothing.





It seems that perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.





Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.





Joy is the transition of man from a less to a greater perfection.





Do not wait to be perfect to start something good.











Quotes for: action


Quotes

Quotes about action:


I have laboured carefully, not to mock, lament, or execrate, but to understand human actions.





One should be light like a bird, and not like a feather.





Often he who omits an act does injustice, not only he who commits an act.





I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.





Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom.





Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought.











Quotes

Baltasar Gracian also said...


True knowledge lies in knowing how to live.





Know or listen to those who know.





Self-reflection is the school of wisdom.





Self-knowledge is the beginning of self-improvement.





Freedom is more precious than any gifts for which you may be tempted to give it up.





When in doubt, follow the suit of the wise and prudent.












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