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It is profound philosophy to sound the depths of feeling and distinguish traits of character. Men must be studied as deeply as books.

It is profound philosophy to sound the depths of feeling and distinguish traits of character. Men must be studied as deeply as books.

Baltasar Gracian
Philosophy, Book, Character
Baltasar Gracian (2006). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.64, Shambhala Publications

Character and intelligence are the poles you talent spins on, displaying your gifts.

Baltasar Gracian
Art, Philosophy, Character

Do not make Mistakes about Character. That is the worst and yet easiest error. Better be cheated in the price than in the quality of goods. In dealing with men, more than with other things, it is necessary to look within. To know men is different from knowing things. It is profound philosophy to sound the depths of feeling and distinguish traits of character. Men must be studied as deeply as books.

Baltasar Gracian
Philosophy, Mistake, Book
Baltasar Gracian (2006). “The Art of Worldly Wisdom”, p.64, Shambhala Publications

It takes more to make one sage today than it did to make the seven of Greece. And you need more resources to deal with a single person these days than with an entire nation in times past.

Baltasar Gracian
Art, Philosophy, Past
"Oráculo Manual y Arte de Prudencia". Book by Baltasar Gracián, § 1, 1647.

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