Who said "Do not seek to be liked; seek instead to be respected."?

This quote is attributed to Baltasar Gracián.

Do not seek to be liked; seek instead to be respected. - Baltasar Gracián

"Do not seek to be liked; seek instead to be respected."

Baltasar Gracián Leadership

Philosopher Writer Jesuit Spanish 1601–1658

"Without knowledge action is useless and knowledge without action is futile."

"The wise adapt themselves to circumstances as water molds itself to the pitcher."

"Cultivate your character as you would a garden."

"Success is the child of audacity."

"A leader must be fair and just."

"Integrity is everything."

"One must take responsibility for one's environment."

"In this house, I make the decisions"