The Art of Worldly Wisdom (14)

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The thing itself and the way it is done. Substance is not enough, attention to circumstance is also required. A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice; a good one supplies everything, gilds a No, sweetens truth, and adds a touch of beauty to old age itself. The how plays a large part in affairs, a good manner steals into the affections. Fine behaviour is a joy in life, and a pleasant expression helps out of a difficulty in a remarkable way.

《处世之道——300则永恒的人间智慧》，Baltasar Gracian 著