The Pocket Oracle and Art of Prudence (Penguin Classics)

Name: The Pocket Oracle and Art of Prudence (Penguin Classics)
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Rating: 4.7 (244 reviews)
Author: Baltasar Gracián

by Baltasar Gracián

Self Help Classics

4.7 (244)

4.7 stars from 244 reviews

122 pages~2 hr readPublished by Penguin BooksPublished 2011-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You appreciate pithy wisdom over self-help jargon and want practical advice that doesn't talk down to you.
You read philosophy or classics but hate when old books feel dusty or pretentious.
You're stuck on a particular problem (ambition, relationships, reputation) and want to see how someone else thought about it centuries ago.

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You want a book that holds your hand and tells you exactly what to do step by step.
You prefer narrative and storytelling to abstract ideas presented as maxims.
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About this book

Written over 350 years ago, The Pocket Oracle and the Art of Prudence is a charming collection of 300 witty and thought-provoking aphorisms. From the art of being lucky to the healthy use of caution, these elegant maxims were created as a guide to life, with further suggestions given on cultivating good taste, knowing how to refuse, the foolishness of complaining and the wisdom of controlling one's passions. Baltasar Gracian intended that these ingenious aphorisms would encourage each reader to challenge themselves both in understanding and applying each axiom. Read more

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