01376nam a22002297a 4500 OSt 20260714152243.0 260714b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 9781398827707 paperback HSLRC PN 6299.A2 .G73 2023 Gracián, Baltasar, 1601-1658, author. 62134 The Art of worldly wisdom : classic advice on how to live well / Baltasar Gracian. London : Arcturus Holdings Limited, c2023. 127 pages ; 26 cm. Includes index. The Art of Wordly Wisdom, written by the 17th-century Spanish Jesuit scholar Baltasar Gracián, is considered a classic text for those seeking a philosophy for life. The 300 maxims with accompanying commentary provide a worldview that encourages ethical behavior when seeking worldly success. Covering a wide range of subjects, including friendships, morality, conversations, discretion, and happiness, these words of advice are easily accessible to the modern reader. This edition uses Joseph Jacobs’ masterly translation from the original Spanish. It strips the text back to the maxims and their commentaries alone, making it easy to dip into for everyday insight. Maxims. 62135 Mottoes. 62136 Jacobs, Joseph, translator. 62137 lcc BK 99492 99492 0 0 lcc 0 0 NFIC HSLRC HSLRC CIR 2026-07-14 Golden Books 0 PN 6299.A2 .G73 2023 HS15164 2026-07-14 15:25:53 1 2026-07-14 BK