Cards Quote by Baltasar Gracian
“Know how to play the card of contempt. It is the most politic kind of revenge. For there are many of whom we should have known nothing if their distinguished opponents had taken no notice of them. There is no revenge like oblivion, for it is the entombment of the unworthy in the dust of their own nothingness.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Oráculo Manual y Arte de Prudencia, 1647
Contempt is a strategic, political revenge that erases the opponent’s significance.
In simple terms: Contempt erases enemies.
Key Takeaway
Use contempt wisely, not destructively.
Themes
politics
revenge
contempt
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- personal conflict
- leadership
Key Concepts
strategy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- When is contempt justified?
- What are healthier alternatives?
A Different Perspective
Contempt may backfire and damage reputation.
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