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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

Coming to believe

Maturity of mind is best shown in slow belief.

The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1892)

Not applying remedies

It takes a wise doctor to know when not to prescribe, and at times the greater skill consists in not applying remedies.

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)

A great man

He is a great man who never allows himself to be influenced by the impressions of others.

The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1892)

Desires and defects

You should keep your desires sealed up, still more your defects. All go wrong sometimes, but the wise try to hide the errors, but fools boast of them.

The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1892)

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