Quote by Baltasar Gracian, The Oracle

It is good to vary in order that you may frustrate the curious, especially those who envy you.

It is good to vary in order that you may frustrate the curio

Summary

This quote suggests that it is beneficial to change and adapt in order to confuse and discourage people who are overly curious or envious of you. By varying your actions, thoughts, and behaviors, you make it difficult for those individuals to predict and understand you. This can help to protect your privacy, create a sense of mystery, and prevent others from taking advantage of you due to their envy or overly intrusive curiosity.

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By Baltasar Gracian, The Oracle

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