by Baltasar Gracián · Jose J Olañeta Catalan · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788476518106
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'The Art of Prudence' is a work by the Spanish writer and Jesuit Baltasar Gracián, first published in 1647. This book offers a collection of aphorisms and advice intended to guide the reader in the art of navigating with wisdom and success in daily life and in society. Gracián addresses topics such as discretion, cunning, prudence, and the importance of knowing people and circumstances in order to make correct decisions. The work is characterized by its concise style and practical approach, offering an insightful view of human nature and strategies for achieving personal and professional success.
Baltasar Gracián y Morales, better known as Baltasar Gracián, was a Spanish Jesuit priest and Baroque prose writer and philosopher. He was born in Belmonte, near Calatayud (Aragón). His writings were lauded by Schopenhauer and Nietzsche. He is best known for his book The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1647), but his novel El Criticón (1651-57) is considered his greatest work.
