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Baltasar Gracian

Quote of Baltasar Gracian - It is the fool's misfortune to...


Biography - Baltasar Gracian:

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

It is the fool's misfortune to fail in obtaining the position, the employment, the neighbourhood, and the circle of friends that suit him.


Note 

Note




Quote source: The Art of Worldly Wisdom

Wikisource - Baltasar Gracián - L’Homme de cour (fr) 




Translation

Translation

(French, German)



French
C'est le malheur ordinaire des malhabiles gens de se tromper dans le choix de leur profession, de leurs amis, et de leur demeure.

German
Ein Unglück der Toren ist Verfehlung des Berufs im Stande, Amt, Lande, Umgang.




See also 

See also...



Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.




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