Book
The Art of Worldly Wisdom
- Author: Baltasar Gracián
- Year: 2005
- Pages: 128
Readers on perLibre: 13
"think with the few and speak with the many, " "friends are a second existence, " and "be able to forget" are among this volume's 300 thought-provoking maxims on politics, professional life, and personal development. Published in 1637, it was an instant success throughout europe. The jesuit author's timeless advice, focusing on honesty and kindness, remains ever popular. A perfect browsing book of mental and spiritual refreshment, it can be opened at random and appreciated either for a few moments or for an extended period.
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