Handorakel und Kunst der Weltklugheit

Knowing the historical context, I'm curious how much of this was a response to his own times and how relevant it still feels today.

Some advice feels as if it could apply just as well in today's political and social climate. Which ideas resonated most with personal experiences?

The bite-sized wisdom makes it easy to digest, but does it also risk oversimplifying complex human behaviors or situations?