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Art of Worldly Wisdom

Baltasar Gracián

Art of Worldly Wisdom

Art of Worldly Wisdom

Baltasar Gracián

The Art of Worldly Wisdom is a collection of 300 maxims written by Spanish Jesuit Baltasar Gracián in the 17th century. This work offers practical advice on navigating social and personal challenges, reflecting Gracián's insights into human behavior and ethics. Notably, it has influenced thinkers like Nietzsche and Schopenhauer, with the latter translating it into German. The English translation was completed by Joseph Jacobs, a renowned Australian fairy-tale collector, in the early 20th century.

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