Baltasar Gracian Quotes

Be known for pleasing others, especially if you govern them. Ruling other has one advantage: you can do more good than anyone else.

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• Be known for pleasing others, especially if you govern them. Ruling other has one advantage: you can do more good than anyone else.

  

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