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Add this copy of Art of Worldly Wisdom to cart. $51.49, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by Kessinger Publishing.
Add this copy of Art of Worldly Wisdom to cart. $51.74, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Kessinger Publishing.
A Franciscan monk in the 16th century, living in rural Spain, captures the philosophical wisdom of his lifetime, as well as those of his classical education and his community of brothers ... sensitively translated into English (albeit 1890s diction). I bought a copy for myself, as well as for my 18 year old son, heading off to college.
It may not be as useful as an iPhone or laptop, but the lessons will last a lifetime and never need updating.
