Written 300 years ago, Gracian’s work draws on his observations of statesmen and people in power who managed to combine material and worldly success with ethical behaviour.

Baroque philosopher Balthasar Gracian's The Art of Worldly Wisdom consists of three hundred maxims spanning a wide range of topics relating to all aspects of life and human behavior. Gracian…

These texts, written in the 17th-century by a worldly Jesuit, retain their relevance by addressing issues such as effective communication, leadership and managing emotions. Emphasizing strategy above ethics, the readings…