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International Dictionary of Proverbs
These are just a few of the 8,000 proverbs gathered from 300 countries and regions to create this dynamic dictionary. This book is the most comprehensive collection of international proverbs in the world. To read this book is to travel the globe, learning about wisdom, humor, and the nature of other people in this world. The proverbs are arranged alphabetically by country and an index listing 2,100 key words is also provided.
Never!
Never make a mistake when someone else can make it for you. A wise man once said that "never" is a ridiculous word you should never use. Never! contains over 750 quotes from people telling you to never do something. From the inspirational like "Never agree to surrender your dreams" from Jesse Jackson to the comedic like "Never moon a pit bull after sitting in A-1 sauce" from Johnny Carson. Never also has quotes we can all agree on like "Never go to bed with someone who has no books" from John Waters and quotes that makes you think like "Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you" from John Adams. Full of wit and wisdom, this collection of nevers is a keeper. Words of advice on what you should do will never be as straightforward or as helpful as what you should never do! With hundreds of quotes from around the world, Never! collects all the wisdom you could ever need. Remember: Never make a mistake when someone else can make it for you!
Dictionary of Wit and Wisdom
The A-Z dictionary of over 6300 word definitions from the greatest minds on Earth ! "To open Gerd de Ley's magnificent dictionary is to enter a garden of definitional delights where, within the space of a few imperfect words, we encounter the wildest reaches of the human mind and heart."
Cowboy Wisdom
An inspiring collection of over 200 favorite quotations about the Old West. From Roy Rogers to Will Rogers, Gene Autry to John Wayne, cowboys have always been a part of America. Now, Cowboy Wisdom collects over 200 essential quotes from history, myth and culture about the defining era of the Wild West, including humor, wise words, and powerful quotations. Cowboy Wisdom is great for the lover of the cowboy days, western movies, and Americana. Cowboy Wisdom presents a carefully curated collection of fun, ribald, and classic quotes celebrating the spirit of the days gone by.
Proverbs from Around the World
Proverbs from Around the World collects the best proverbs from all corners of the earth. As much as there are differences in our cultures, traditions, and beliefs, there are more similarities between us all than we all realize. One of these similarities is our penchant to record age-old wisdom through generations. Proverbs from Around the World feature a grand collection of these passed down knowledge and witticisms from all continents--Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. In so doing, the book gives insight to the wonderful and rich cultures around the world and perhaps helping us all realize that ultimately we are one people.
Dont Do It!
If you need some advice, forget your friends. Collected here in one tidy volume are words of warning from the wise and the not so wise. Some of the guidance is obscure or bizarre, such as “Never undress in front of a bearded lady,” but much of it is oh-so-true, such as “Never keep up with the Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It’s cheaper.” If you’re the kind of mug who lends money, listens to your children, or believes everything you’re told, then this is the book to keep you on the straight and narrow.
Confucius for Today
It is better to light the candle than to curse the darkness.He who asks a question may be a fool for five minutes; he who asks no questions stays a fool for ever. Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.With suchwisdom and truthas to be eternally relevant, Chinese proverbs have found their ways through the centuries and intomanycultures. Coming face to face with the monumental wisdom of the legendary Master Kungbetter known by his Latinized name of Confuciusand others is a revealing and humbling experience. The Master's influence is to be found in the greater part of all proverbs that emanate from China. Confucius encouraged in his followers a careful study of the outside world, and a process of deep thought through which to consider and judge their observations. As Confucius said, "As one lamp serves to dispel a thousand years of darkness, so one flash of wisdom destroys ten thousand years of ignorance.""
The Book of Chinese Proverbs
The Book of Chinese Proverbs collects over 1000 of the most profound and illuminating proverbs--both ancient and modern--from China and its people. Chinese culture is one of the oldest in history and the amount of wisdom collected during that time is bigger than the Great Wall of China. From Confucius to Laozi to Sun Tzu, numerous Chinese philosophers and their teachings have influenced Chinese culture, but permeated in many different parts of the world. The Book of Chinese Proverbs features over 1000 of the greatest ones, organized to be accessible and informative for today's audience and giving more insights to China and its rich culture.
The Book of African Proverbs
The Book of African Proverbs collects over 1,200 of the best, most profound and illuminating proverbs from Africa, its nations and its people. Back in the 19th century, Africa was often referred to as "the Dark Continent" in the sense that Africa's culture and people were largely mysterious and unknown to Europeans. Even today with all the information we have at our disposal, Africa is still viewed by many as a monolithic entity instead of a great continent with a myriad of diverse nations, cultures, and inhabitants. The Book of African Proverbs seek to illuminate these different cultures by highlighting the wisdom, humor, and character of people from all over Africa. The insights within The Book of African Proverbs are simultaneously unique and universal making it a wonderful starter collection for anyone interested in Africa's rich culture.
Do Unto Others ... Then Run
Proverbs have long been humanity's sound bites. Snippets of sagacity, proverbs presumably sum up the best thinking on a subject in a terse, inspiring way.Okay, so not always. Through the years, some of our most famous wits have used and abused well-worn sayings, adapting them for their own comic purposes. Groucho Marx, Mae West, and Joan Rivers are only a few of the well-known perpetrators featured in the hilarious new book Do Unto Others . . . Then Run. Some examples: o Love thy neighbor as thyself, but choose your neighborhood. -Louise Bealo A watched pot is usually owned by someone without cable. -Philip J. Frankenfeldo History repeats itself. Historians repeat each other. -Philip GuedallaDo Unto Others is sure to appeal to everyone who enjoys wordplay, puns, twisted meanings, and quick comebacks.
