The Pocket Oracle and Art of Prudence
Download or Read eBook The Pocket Oracle and Art of Prudence PDF written by Baltasar Gracián and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2011-01-27 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Baltasar Gracián |
Publisher | : Penguin UK |
Total Pages | : 193 |
Release | : 2011-01-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780141966977 |
ISBN-13 | : 0141966971 |
Rating | : 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Pocket Oracle and Art of Prudence by : Baltasar Gracián
Book excerpt: 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.