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Baltasar Gracian Quotes

Things do not pass for what they are, but for what they seem. Most things are judged by their jackets.
Baltasar Gracian

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Type:
Philosopher Quotes
Category:
Spanish Philosopher Quotes
Year of Birth:
1601
Year of Death:
1658
Nationality:
Spanish
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Quote Keywords: Jackets, Judged, Most, Pass, Seem, Their, Things Dictionary Links: Judged, Most, Pass, Seem, Their

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