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Shamus

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2021.06.28 21:28

Excerpt from The Art of Worldly Wisdom by Baltasar Gracián.


clxxvi Have Knowledge, or know those that have Knowledge.

Without intelligence, either one's own or another's, true life is impossible. But many do not know that they do not know, and many think they know when they know nothing. Failings of the intelligence are incorrigible, since those who do not know, do not know themselves, and cannot therefore seek what they lack. Many would be wise if they did not think themselves wise. Thus it happens that though the oracles of wisdom are rare, they are rarely used. To seek advice does not lessen greatness or argue incapacity. On the contrary, to ask advice proves you well advised. Take counsel with reason if you do not wish to court defeat.
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  • Shamus 2021.06.28 21:29

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    Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this, you might also enjoy my new reading of an excerpt from American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis, here. https://youtu.be/o7a919dJAVo
  • No one 2021.06.28 21:38

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    thank u for sharing this
  • Natalya Lantceva 2021.06.28 21:39

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    Thanks 👍
  • Dennis 2021.06.28 21:42

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    Thanks a lot for this!
  • Dennis 2021.06.28 21:44

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    Это шедевр!!!
  • Sphiya 2021.06.28 21:47

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    🌸
  • Kylie 2021.06.28 22:42

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    🌻
  • Sahar 2021.06.29 17:28

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    Amazing 👏🌸
  • coco 2021.06.30 17:09

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    I like this squirrel so cute 😘
  • Aurora_ 2021.07.08 16:50

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    10 out of 10 🙌 This is why I like talking to wise people! With the wise, not the arrogant....
  • Majito 2021.07.08 19:04

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    Interesante, gracias por compartir! Saludos
  • Mamadou Coulibaly 2021.07.08 19:29

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    These are real words.I like it.
  • Лаура 2021.07.08 21:43

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    Nice words. Love the image.
  • Mar 2021.07.09 10:20

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    I love it 💕

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