Quote of the Week, Baltasar Gracian Y Morales

Todays quote of the week is from a 17th century priest but it remains true to this day if you think about it. It is about wishing.

"Leave something to wish for, so as not to be miserable from very happiness."

By Baltasar Gracian

Baltasar Gracián y Morales was a Spanish Baroque prose writer born in Belmonte, Spain in 1601 and died in 1658. His father was a doctor but he lived with his uncle who was a priest and when he was but 18 decided to become a novice. He was ordained at the age of of 26 but didn't take his vows until six years later to become a Jesuit preist. He spent most of his life as a teacher, preacher and writer. The village where he was born honored him by changing its name to Belmonte de Gracian.

For more information on this wise man please go to one of these web site.

thinkexist.com/quotes/baltasar_gracian/

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltasar_Gracián_y_Morales

www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/b/baltasar_gracian.html

www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Baltasar_Gracian/