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The Art of Worldly Wisdom

The Art of Worldly Wisdom () is a book written in 1647 by the Spanish Jesuit priest and philosopher Baltasar Gracián y Morales, better known as Baltasar Gracian. It is a collection of 300 maxims, each with a commentary, on various topics. The book was intended to offer advice and guidance on how to live fully, advance socially, and be a better person. The collection became popular throughout Europe.

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It was translated by Joseph Jacobs (London and New York City, Macmillan and co., 1892. Other editions are also available from:

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