《智慧书·第三辑·一〇一至一五〇》第22则
Distinction in Speech and Action. By this you gain a position in many places and carry esteem beforehand. It shows itself in everything, in talk, in look, even in gait. It is a great victory to conquer men's hearts: it does not arise from any foolish presumption or pompous talk, but in a becoming tone of authority born of superior talent combined with true merit.
注释摘要
这一则的西班牙语标题是“Señorío en el decir y en el hacer”。Señorío这个词很难用英文的 distinction 或 dignity 直接对译，它在葛拉西安的词汇表里同时指向两样东西：一种不言自明的优越感，以及一种让人甘愿服从的从容气度。它不是暴发户式的张扬，而是贵族式的自然流露——你几乎感觉不到他在用力，但他就是能把…