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Baltasar Gracian

Quote of Baltasar Gracian: Freedom is more precious than any...


Biography - Baltasar Gracian:

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

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



Translation

Translation

(French, German)



French
La liberté est plus précieuse que tout don, et c'est la perdre que de recevoir.

German
Die Freiheit ist viel köstlicher, als das Geschenk, wofür man sie hingibt.




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Quotes for: freedom


Quotes

Quotes about freedom:


One is not born, but rather becomes, free.





There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere.





This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.





Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom.





Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.





People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.











Quotes for: to give


Quotes

Quotes for: to give


To have and not to give is in some cases worse than stealing.





The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.





Chance gives thoughts, and chance takes them away.





A smile costs less than electricity, but gives much light.





Few people ask from books what books can give us.





Love is the desire to give, not to receive, something.











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.





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





We live to know and to know ourselves.












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