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Francisco de Quevedo

Francisco de Quevedo

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There is no love without the fear of offending or losing what is loved.

Francisco de Quevedo

Francisco de Quevedo

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There are short books that, in order to understand them as they deserve, a very long life is needed.

Francisco de Quevedo

Francisco de Quevedo

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Only he who leads with love is served with loyalty.

Francisco de Quevedo

Francisco de Quevedo

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Gratitude is the principal part of a good man.

Francisco de Quevedo

Francisco de Quevedo

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The general must be considered, and the soldier obedient.

Francisco de Quevedo

Francisco de Quevedo

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We all desire to grow old; and we all deny that we have grown old.

Francisco de Quevedo

Francisco de Quevedo

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Fear should always be preserved, but never displayed.

Francisco de Quevedo

Francisco de Quevedo

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There can indeed be a stab without flattery, but seldom is there flattery without a stab.

Francisco de Quevedo

Francisco de Quevedo

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The possession of health is like that of wealth, which is enjoyed by spending it, and if it is not spent, it is not enjoyed.

Francisco de Quevedo

Francisco de Quevedo

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Where there is little justice, it is dangerous to be right.

Francisco de Quevedo

Francisco de Quevedo

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One never improves their condition by just changing place, but not their way of life and customs.