The Art of Worldly Wisdom
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The Art of Worldly Wisdom
Baltasar Gracián
8 people recommended it in 6 threads, 2016–2024.
What people on Hacker News said
Timeless classic, 300 short maxims containing sage advice, written in beautiful prose. One of those books you can read just a few pages whenever you feel like. Currently re-reading it for the third time since I first read it 10 years ago. Still updates my mental model.
A set of aphorisms with penetrating insight into Human Nature.
Quoth Nietzsche: "Europe has never produced anything finer or more complicated in matters of moral subtlety."
Timeless classic, tiny book of 300 maxims. Each one very profound, highly re-readable as you go through life. I've been reading it over and over little bits at a time, for well over a decade by now. Life changer for sure.
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