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A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice; a good one supplies everything, gilds a No, sweetens a truth, and adds a touch of beauty to old age itself.
Baltasar Gracian
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"A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice; a good one supplies everything, gilds a No, sweetens a truth, and adds a touch of beauty to old age itself."
— Baltasar Gracian

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A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice; a good one supplies everything, gilds a No, sweetens a truth, and adds a touch of beauty to old age itself. — Baltasar Gracian

About Baltasar Gracian

Baltasar Gracian was a Philosopher from Crown of Aragon (1604–1658).

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Who said "A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice; a good one supplies ev…"?
This quote is attributed to Baltasar Gracian, a Philosopher from Crown of Aragon.
When did Baltasar Gracian live?
Baltasar Gracian lived from 1604 – 1658.