Fortunate people often have very favorable beginnings and very tragic endings. What matters isn't being applauded when you arrive - for that is common - but being missed when you leave.
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"Fortunate people often have very favorable beginnings and very tragic endings. What matters isn't being applauded when you arrive - for that is common - but being missed when you leave." — Baltasar Gracian
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Fortunate people often have very favorable beginnings and very tragic endings. What matters isn't being applauded when you arrive - for that is common - but being missed when you leave. — Baltasar Gracian
About Baltasar Gracian
Baltasar Gracian was a Philosopher from Crown of Aragon (1604–1658).
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This quote is attributed to Baltasar Gracian, a Philosopher from Crown of Aragon.
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Baltasar Gracian lived from 1604 – 1658.