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Never become paradoxical in order to avoid the trite.

The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1892)

Was born on: 08.01.1601
About Author: Spanish Jesuit and baroque prose writer

Always ready

Wisdom is shown in serious matters, and is more appreciated than mere wit. He that is always ready for jests is never ready for serious things. They resemble liars in that men never believe either, always expecting a lie in one, a joke in the other.

The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1892)

Complaining

To complain always brings discredit. Better be a model of self-reliance opposed to the passion of others than an object of their compassion.

The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1892)

Heroic

It is an heroic quality to agree with heroes.

The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1892)

Courage

Moral courage exceeds physical; it should be like a sword kept ready for use in the scabbard of caution.

The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1892)

Silence

Cautious silence is the holy of holies of worldly wisdom. A resolution declared is never highly thought of — it only leaves room for criticism.

The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1892)

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