《智慧书·第二辑·五一至一百》第42则
Transcendant Wisdom. I mean in everything. The first and highest rule of all deed and speech, the more necessary to be followed the higher and more numerous our posts, is: an ounce of wisdom is worth more than tons of cleverness. It is the only sure way, though it may not gain so much applause. The reputation of wisdom is the last triumph of fame. It is enough if you satisfy the wise, for their judgment is the touchstone of true success.
注释摘要
这段话讲的是智慧与聪明的根本区别。葛拉西安在这里把智慧定位为一切言行中第一位的、最高的准则，"我指的是在一切事情上"，这句强调不是修辞上的夸张，而是他真实的判断：智慧不是诸多德性中的一种，而是统摄所有德性的那个。他随后给出的那句格言，一盎司智慧抵得上成吨的聪明，正是建立在这个级差之上。 这里的关键词是智慧与聪明的对立。在葛拉西安的概念工具里，这条线划得很清…