The courtiers manual oracle, or, The art of prudence written originally in Spanish by Baltazar Gracian, and now done into English.

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Title: The courtiers manual oracle, or, The art of prudence written originally in Spanish by Baltazar Gracian, and now done into English.
Author: Gracián y Morales, Baltasar, 1601-1658.
Publication: London :: Printed by M. Flesher, for Abel Swalle ...,; 1685.
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Subject terms: Courts and courtiers.; Maxims.
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MAXIME LXXV.

To propose to ones self some Heroe, not so much to be imitated, as to be surpassed.

There are models of grandeur, and living books of reputation. Let every one propose to themselves those who have excelled in their Profession, not so much to follow as to outstrip them. Alexan∣der wept, not that he saw Achilles in the Tomb, but to see himself so little known in the world, in comparison of Achilles. Nothing inspires more Ambition than the fame of another's Reputation. That which stisles envy, gives breath to cou∣rage.