2011 Reprint of 1904 edition. Facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "Absolutely unique . . . a book made for constant use-a companion for life."-Arthur Schopenhauer. "Europe has never produced anything finer or more complicated in matters of moral subtlety."-Friedrich NietzscheThis perennially popular book of advice on how to achieve personal and professional success is valued for its timeless insights on how to make one's way in the world. Written in the seventeenth century by ...
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2011 Reprint of 1904 edition. Facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "Absolutely unique . . . a book made for constant use-a companion for life."-Arthur Schopenhauer. "Europe has never produced anything finer or more complicated in matters of moral subtlety."-Friedrich NietzscheThis perennially popular book of advice on how to achieve personal and professional success is valued for its timeless insights on how to make one's way in the world. Written in the seventeenth century by a Spanish Jesuit scholar, the teachings are strikingly modern in tone and address universal concerns such as friendship, morality, effective leadership, and how to manage one's emotions. "The Art of Worldly Wisdom" is for anyone seeking to combine ethical behavior with worldly success.
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A Franciscan monk in the 16th century, living in rural Spain, captures the philosophical wisdom of his lifetime, as well as those of his classical education and his community of brothers ... sensitively translated into English (albeit 1890s diction). I bought a copy for myself, as well as for my 18 year old son, heading off to college.
It may not be as useful as an iPhone or laptop, but the lessons will last a lifetime and never need updating.
