"Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one." — Baltasar Gracian

"Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one."

— Baltasar Gracian

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The theme of ambition is universal, yet Baltasar Gracian manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on ambition often shapes our reality.

About Baltasar Gracian

Baltasar Gracián y Morales, better known as Baltasar Gracián, was a Spanish Jesuit priest and Baroque prose writer and philosopher. He was born in Belmonte, near Calatayud (Aragón). His writings were lauded by Schopenhauer and Nietzsche.
He is best known for his book The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1647), but his novel El Criticón (1651-57) is considered his greatest work.

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