A World Treasury of Folk Wisdom

by ReynoldFeldman (Author), Cynthia A . Voelke (Author)

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  Paperback
  1992

  $4.55

  This gift book renders a wealth of proverbial, whimsical wisdom at one's fingertips. In this time of changing values many are searching for wisdom for living and this book provides proverbs from many cultures and traditions, ancient and recent, that are rich sources of wisdom for life. The proverbial sayings are arranged in 100 alphabetized categories for personal readings and ready reference for speakers and writers. The authors include a cache of proverbs on topics such as beauty, faith, love, friendship, goodness, health, joy, sorrow, nature and many other subjects. Included are sayings such as the Italian adage for patience.