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Very worldly wisdom
Very worldly wisdom
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A classic of life loved for 400 years
Baltasar Gracian's secular yet realistic life advice

* “A lifelong companion to carry around and read” _Schopenhauer
* “I have never encountered such a sophisticated and refined guide to life.” _Nietzsche
* An eternal classic that transcends time and space, delivered by the father of modern realist philosophy of life.

These 300 concise, one-page proverbs are so realistic that it's hard to believe they came from a book 400 years ago.
Spanish sage Baltasar Gracian offers precise insights and guidance on humanity, ultimately leading us to realize that happiness can be achieved by changing our own thoughts and treating people in a wise manner.
This is why people love classics.
This book, written 400 years ago, has continuously inspired the greatest philosophers of the time, including Schopenhauer and Nietzsche, and provides practical wisdom to solve the problems we face today.

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001 Becoming a Whole Person
002 Pursue a life of harmony between character and intelligence.
003 Mysticism is God's way
004 Be equipped with knowledge and courage
005 Become the person you need.
Reaching the 006 level
007 Don't try to beat your superiors.
008 Mastering your impulses is the highest level of enlightenment.
009 Compensate for the flaws of the environment
010 Wealth is fleeting, fame is eternal.
011 A wise person is a learning place in and of himself.
012 Technology is the stepping stone to excellence.
013 Use reflection and intuition interchangeably.
014 Method is as important as essence
015 The best authority is to have wise people around you.
016 Good intentions and knowledge guarantee success.
017 Go beyond what others expect
018 Two Elements of Excellence
019 Don't have high expectations from the start.
020 There is a red flag for everything.
021 There is a law to luck.
022 Use knowledge appropriately and in a timely manner.
023 Don't ignore even the smallest flaws.
024 Control your imagination
025 Develop the ability to understand others
026 To lead others, understand their idols.
027 Density Makes the Best
028 Don't be an ordinary person
029 Become a strong person
030 Become an object of fame, not ridicule.
031 Bad luck is contagious
032 Compassion is your privilege
033 Know when to back off
034 There is no one without talent.
035 A wise man ponders everything.
036 When luck calls, follow it without hesitation.
037 The opponent's intentions can be used as a weapon.
038 When you're winning, give up greed.
039 Know when it's ripe and enjoy it to the fullest.
040 Good will is something that accumulates.
041 Exaggeration is forbidden in all aspects.
042 Qualification creates power
043 Truth is few, error is common
044 Respond to great people
045 Use tricks, but don't abuse them.
046 Suppress your resentment
047 Avoid incidents or disputes that may bring dishonor.
048 Don't be fooled by appearances
049 Observe closely and judge.
050 Always respect 'me'
051 Judge for yourself, but choose the one that catches the best.
052 Never lose your composure
053 Slowly but surely
054 Even outstanding qualities are useless without courage.
055 Patience is the privilege of the noble.
056 Have a cool head
057 Choose excellence over speed
058 Always show a new side of yourself
059 An ordinary ending is harder than a brilliant beginning.
060 Judge wisely
061 Get out of the low position
062 Have a good assistant
063 Win the title of 'first'
064 If you don't worry, you will gain.
065 Interact with those with the best insight.
066 Failure makes you forget the whole process.
067 Do something that is recognized by many people.
068 Rely on your intellect, not your memory.
069 Protect yourself from the gaze of others
070 Learn to say no
071 If you hesitate, luck will not follow you.
072 Choose failure over indecision.
073 Sometimes it's better not to understand
074 Don't be difficult to approach
075 Have a role model
076 Jokes become poisonous if told too often.
077 Act in a way that pleases everyone.
078 A wise man always anticipates danger.
079 Have a bright and cheerful personality.
080 The truth will be revealed
081 Always try to show a fresh appearance.
082 Extremes are not good in any direction.
083 Allow for minor mistakes
084 Don't attack your enemies, use them.
085 Don't reveal yourself too much
086 Don't create rumors
087 Culture and elegance make the man.
088 A person of dignity is generous.
089 There is no opportunity for mastery for those who do not know themselves.
090 A life of virtue is the secret to longevity.
091 If you have any doubts, don't start.
092 Have excellent wisdom
093 Make yourself a true microcosm
094 Don't show off all your abilities
095 Don't let your anticipation die down
096 Discernment Changes Your Life
097 Maintain a good reputation
098 Don't be consumed by passion; hide your intentions.
099 It's a lie that appearances don't matter.
100 Philosophy is the art of thinking
101 There is nothing that 100% agree on.
102 Prepare a large vessel to hold your luck.
103 Be dignified, whoever you are.
104 Try to work in different environments.
105 Don't be a boring person
106 Be recognized for your abilities rather than your status.
107 A fool is satisfied with himself.
108 Maintain a neutral stance in interpersonal relationships
109 Don't be a pessimist
110 Hide your weaknesses
111 Friends are your second self
112 Liking is the shortcut to achieving your goals.
113 Don't be intoxicated by success; prepare for adversity.
114 There is no such thing as honorable competition
115 Get used to your friend's shortcomings
116 Act with honorable people.
117 Don't praise or criticize yourself.
118 If you are polite, you will be rewarded.
119 Don't be a hated person
120 Follow the trend, but keep good intentions.
121 Don't make a big deal out of a small thing
122 Inner dignity cannot be hidden.
123 Show your abilities naturally
124 Irreplaceable talent is recognized.
125 Don't be a nitpicker
126 One flaw hides talent
127 Become a person filled with vitality
128 A noble person shines twice as brightly.
129 Share trust instead of complaining
130 Show yourself properly
131 Leaders must possess great inclusiveness.
132 Check Your Judgment Today
133 Sometimes it's wise to pretend not to know.
134 A prepared attitude broadens life's choices.
135 Don't find fault with what the other person says.
Get to the heart of the 136th day
137 Be content with your own work.
138 Leaving it alone is also a skill
139 Don't miss the opportunity
140 Have an eye for beauty
141 A person who focuses only on himself is a fool.
142 Choose the better one first
143 Do not act unreasonably.
144 Use other people's goals
145 Don't show my wounds to others.
146 Take a look inside
147 Don't be a difficult person to approach.
148. Hone your conversation skills.
149 Sometimes you have to stop the criticism.
150 Learn how to get your money's worth
151 Think about tomorrow today
152 Avoid colleagues who cast a shadow over you.
153 More effort is needed to fill the vacancy.
154 Don't believe easily or like easily.
155 Even getting angry requires skill.
156 Choose your friends carefully
157 Don't make the mistake of misunderstanding people.
158 Make good friends
159 Endure foolishness
160 Words must be used with caution at all times and in all places.
161 If you know your flaws but don't correct them, you will become unhappy.
162 How to Beat Competitors Who Undermine Your Value
163 Don't get involved with unfortunate people out of pity.
164 Before you start anything, look first.
165 Fight any war with honor.
166 Distinguish between those who talk and those who act.
167 Become a self-helper
168 Don't get caught up in foolish things
169 Be more careful of one failure than of a hundred successes.
170 Stock up on anything
171 Do not abuse the kindness of others.
172 Don't argue with someone who has nothing to lose.
173 Don't get into relationships that break as easily as glass.
174 Don't rush your pleasure
175 Become a practical person
176. Befriend people who are gaining knowledge or have gained it.
177 Keep an appropriate distance when interacting.
178 Trust yourself
179 Silence protects wisdom
180 Don't follow others' paths
181 Truth must be handled with the utmost care.
182 Confidence is enough for everything
183 Don't be stubborn
184 Avoid excessive formality.
Don't risk all your credit for a moment.
186 Evil cannot be hidden.
187 Do the happy things yourself, and do the unpleasant things through others.
188 Become a Praiser
189 Take advantage of other people's shortcomings
190 Find comfort in everything
191 Excessive politeness is false.
192 A peaceful life lasts a long time
193 Avoid people who use others for their own benefit.
194 Look at yourself and your work objectively.
195 Discover the strengths of others
196 Know Your Lucky Times
197 Don't let a fool ride on your back.
198 You must also know how to take root in a new land.
199 Be recognized for your true skills
200 Don't expect all your wishes to come true
201 Get rid of the illusion that you are not stupid
202 Perfect your virtue through words and actions.
203 Learn from the greats of your time
204 Make easy things difficult, and difficult things easy
205 Know how to ignore wisely
206 A shallow person is a fool.
207 Practice the wisdom of moderation
208 Don't die of the disease of foolishness.
209 Avoid places with foolish crowds.
210 Know how to use the truth
211 Blessings and suffering are unavoidable.
212 Finishing must be done alone
213 Learn the art of rebuttal
214 One foolish mistake is enough
215 Beware of those who hide their intentions and hesitate.
216 Express your thoughts clearly
217 Do not trust too deeply, nor hate too easily.
218 Act based on facts, not stubbornness.
219 Distinguish between the inside and the outside of a person
220 If there is no courage, cunning is okay.
221 Those who are rude to others are rude to themselves.
222 Careful words are evidence of wisdom.
223 Don't be a freak
224 Understand the nature of the work and solve it cleverly.
225 Identify your greatest weakness
226 Be kind
227 Don't Be a Slave to First Impressions
228 Don't be a gossipmonger
229 Think of life as three days and plan wisely.
230 Wake up before it's too late
231 Don't show it to others until it's finished.
232 Have the face of a merchant
233 Consider the other person's tastes
234 Do important things that involve honor alone.
235 Learn to ask
236 A favor given in advance is sure to be repaid.
237 Don't reveal your boss's secrets.
238 Figure out what you lack.
239 Don't get off track and overthink things.
240 Sometimes take advantage of foolishness
241 Keep the jokes within the lines
242 Push all the way
243 Don't be as naive as a dove.
244 A wise man makes it appear as if he has received a favor.
245 Don't be fooled by praise, and condemn flattery.
246 Don't make more excuses than necessary.
247 Know a little more, live a little less
248 Don't judge everything hastily.
249 Do important things first
250 Distinguish between yes and no, spoken with bad intentions
251 Choose as if there were no alternatives
252 Do not be completely owned by yourself or others.
253 If you want to be highly regarded, don't let others understand you.
254 Even the smallest misfortune must not be overlooked.
255 Do good deeds little by little and often.
256 Arm yourself against fools
257 Don't let your relationships deteriorate.
258 Find someone to share your problems with.
259 If you anticipate an attack from your opponent, offer a favor in advance.
260 There is no restraint in a relationship
261 Do not follow the foolish path
262 Forget what you need to forget quickly.
263 Don't own too much
264 Don't be careless
265 Adversity becomes a stepping stone to prove one's competence.
266 A person who is too good is soon a bad person.
267 Speak fragrant words
268 Foolish people have a habit of procrastinating.
269 ​​Take advantage of freshness
270 Don't criticize what everyone else says is good.
271 When traveling on an unfamiliar road, choose the safest route.
272 Courtesy moves people.
273 Understand the other person's temperament
274 No matter how many advantages you have, they are useless if you don't have charm.
275 You can't let your face go too low, nor can you protect it too much.
276 Learn to Renew Your Temperament
277 Reveal Yourself
278 Be careful in everything you do, so as not to gain notoriety.
279 Don't fight someone who keeps nitpicking.
280 Be a trustworthy person
281 Gain the favor of a person who is knowledgeable.
282 Absence is often a tool to highlight value.
283 How to Capture a Eureka Moment
284 Don't be a bother
285 Don't risk your life to help the unfortunate.
286 Don't take all the responsibility alone.
287 Do not act under the influence of passion.
288 Live in the moment
289 Recklessness leads to loss of honor
290 Pursue love with respect
291 You must also know how to test.
292 Become a person whose qualities and abilities surpass those of the task at hand.
293 Maturity is shown in habits.
294 Maintain a balanced perspective
295 Don't try to do things you didn't do yourself.
296 Noble qualities make a noble person.
297 Act as if others are watching
298 Three Characteristics of an Outstanding Person
299 Leave a Deficiency
Become an adult overflowing with 300 virtues.

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Don't reveal everything to the other person from the beginning.
Mystic strategies will increase your value.
It is useless to use the cards in front of you right away.
The more you reveal your thoughts, the more the other person will expect, and if you are in a position of importance, more attention will be paid to you.
You can be admired just by adding a little mysticism to everything.

---p.23

There may be flaws in your job, age, and even your family.
If these flaws are not properly managed and all of them are revealed, they will create an ugly person.

---p.29

Be consistent.
You should not act capriciously, whether because of your innate disposition or because of temporary circumstances.
Consistent people are trusted and their abilities shine.
If this person's behavior changes, it is either for another reason or after deep thought.

---p.93

Take care of your appearance too.
Most people judge things based on what they see, without seeing their true nature.
Only a few people look at the inside, while many follow the outside.
If something looks bad on the outside, it's not good enough even if it's right.

---p.122

A relationship that does not maintain an appropriate distance cannot be a desirable relationship.
It is dangerous to act rudely to those above you, and it is inappropriate to act rudely to those below you.
Especially when you act casually towards ordinary people, they mistake simple favors for rights.
So remember, too much familiarity borders on foolishness.

---p.202

Compliments increase confidence in your judgment.
Praise is an act that shows that you are a cultured person who knows how to recognize and praise good things.
Praise provides a conversation starter, encourages others to follow suit, and breeds praiseworthy behavior.

---p.214

The tongue is like a wild beast; once it is loosed, it is difficult to bind it again.
Words are like the pulse of the soul.
Just as a physician can determine a person's health by just his pulse, a wise person, when judging the health of the soul, first examines the soul's pulse, that is, its speech.
If you're not careful with your words, you'll end up in the worst possible situation.
A wise man controls his words.
Be careful with your words so that you don't create unnecessary worries and don't get into embarrassing situations.

---p.249

Arm yourself against the rude, the treacherous, the insolent, and all kinds of foolish people.
There are many evil people like this in the world.
To avoid evil people, you must be wise.
Examine yourself carefully every day and arm yourself with wisdom.
This way, you can defeat the attacks of fools.

---p.284

When going on an unfamiliar road, choose the safest route.
Even if you don't get praised for being different, you can be considered a solid person.
If you know well, you can do whatever you want.
However, if you choose a dangerous path without knowing much about it, you will likely end up ruined.
If you don't know, choose the right path.

---p.300

When you take responsibility, you become a slave to it.
Some people are luckier than others, and some people are always generous to others.
Freedom is more precious than any other gift.
It is better to be dependent on no one than to make others depend on you.

---p.315

You have to think that there are eyes watching you from all directions.
We must remember that even walls have ears and that bad behavior will eventually come back to haunt us.
Even when you are alone, you must act as if everyone is watching you.
Always keep in mind that your actions will be known in some way or another and that someone will definitely listen to what you say.
---p.326

Publisher's Review
This book, written 400 years ago in 1648 by the Spanish monk Baltasar Gracian, transcends time and space and delivers a concise message that is still relevant to people today.


- Don't reveal your true feelings easily.

- Sometimes it's better not to understand.
- Stay away from colleagues who cast a shadow over you.
- When refusing a request, take as long as possible.
- Better to beware of one failure than of a hundred successes.
- Don't get involved with unfortunate people out of pity.
- Don't expect all your wishes to come true.
- Make easy things difficult, and difficult things easy.
- People who are rude to others are rude to themselves.


These 300 concise, one-page essays offer insightful insights into humanity and offer comfort and healing to readers.
This book, filled with phrases that strike you in the heart or hit you in the back of the head, ultimately conveys the wisdom of life: that what makes you happy is changing your own thoughts and treating people wisely.

The reason people love classics is because they contain the truth of life.
Written 400 years ago by a Jesuit priest in a Spanish monastery, this book remains a bestseller and provides wisdom to people all over the world.
I highly recommend reading this book at least once in your life, as Schopenhauer praised it as a “companion for life” and Nietzsche recommended it as “a must-read for the elite.”
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: March 24, 2023
- Page count, weight, size: 332 pages | 416g | 125*188*20mm
- ISBN13: 9791169850179
- ISBN10: 1169850170

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