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The Art of Worldly Wisdom
Balthasar Gracian

The Art of Worldly Wisdom

Balthasar Gracian, 1647

149 pages · 2h 12m reading time

A timeless guide to living wisely and succeeding in any era, packed with 300 practical maxims on life, power, and prosperity. These bite-sized lessons from a 17th century Jesuit priest remain remarkably relevant today, teaching everything from how to gain influence to navigating relationships with grace and intelligence.