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Book Synopsis Collection of Adages, Proverbs and Wise Sayings by : Junior Lyncon
Download or read book Collection of Adages, Proverbs and Wise Sayings written by Junior Lyncon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-04-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wisdom of humanity is encapsulated in a collection of adages, proverbs, and wise sayings, which is a timeless literary work. It is a useful tool for anybody looking for wisdom, insight, or inspiration and continues to stand as an unfaltering example of the ability of words to uplift, direct, and transform lives.
Book Synopsis The Book of African Proverbs by : Ibrahim Mustapha
Download or read book The Book of African Proverbs written by Ibrahim Mustapha and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-01-04 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a list of African proverbs, wise saying and words of wisdom from around the continent.A proverb is a simple, concrete, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and use formulaic language. Collectively, they form a genre of folklore.Many African proverbs are strongly tied to the earth and animals, conveying lessons of life and learning often through daily, seemingly menial, procedures. An example of a Zimbabwean proverb is "there is honey but no bees" - describing a situation when you find something free for the taking and without consequence.Every culture has its share of wise proverbs or sayings, usually single sentences, passed down from one generation to the next. While these sayings may vary from one language, culture, and country to another, the wisdom they convey is universal. Africa, in particular, is overflowing with inspirational sayings, many of which provide a captivating insight into the rich and vibrant cultures that crafted them.
Download or read book American Proverbs written by Dizzy Naduka and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-20 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Proverbs From The USA and The Americas.Would you like to know more proverbs to prepare yourself for that occasion when you might need a picturesque or poetic way to say something? Most of us are often in this type of situation. It would help if you expressed yourself in an intellectually sound way but would rather say it indirectly but still convey the right information and emotion. One of the best ways to do that is by the use of Proverbs and wise sayings. From a long time ago, humanity has used proverbs as a powerful communications tool to convey all kinds of information. This is true for happiness, situations of celebrations, caution, anger, love, hate, learning, or teaching. Although these quotes and wise sayings are ubiquitous worldwide, you will find that each group tends to have preferences for certain types of expressions. This peculiarity could be how the quotes are said, the settings that invoke them, the mood that inspires or trigger them, or any other event that makes them express their common proverbs. Proverbs are essential in an average man or woman's daily lives in this modern age where most of us are busy with the stresses of the computer and information age that we hardly have time to smell the coffee. Proverbs are usually short, simple, and generally easy to understand and a compelling way to say something shortly and concisely. These small packets of gold are typically scattered all around and often thrown around by people on different occasions, but generally difficult to find all collected in a list for people to read and use for the right events as this book has done. I decided to write this book to help you overcome the problems I often have when expressing myself using a proverb or powerful quote. By having thousands of sayings at your fingertips, as they have laid out in this book, you will quickly become used to citing sayings and quotes that will convey your intellectual and poetic capabilities to your family, friends, colleagues, and others. American Proverbs is a book like no other in the types of information that it contains. It contains mostly the sayings that are commonly used in America and other American cultures around the world. Even though it's translated into the English language here, they still carry the original American humor in them. As you will find in the other titles in this series, Proverbs of the world, the same common principles run through them. There are many different types of sayings and quotes in this book, including the following: v General Proverbsv Nature Proverbsv Earth Related Proverbsv Christian Proverbsv Motivational Proverbs Inspirational Proverbs Functional Proverbsv People Proverbsv Animal Proverbsv Bird Proverbsv River Proverbsv Travel Proverbs I firmly believe that you will find much fun, education, religion, nature, inspiration, etc., in these books of proverbs. As is stated by a common proverb, "The taste Of The Pudding, Is In The Eating." This proverb applies directly to this book and the other ones in this series. Hence, I urge you to make my day and yours by adding this book to your shopping cart and then ENJOY. Have a good day.
Book Synopsis THE WISe WORLD OF ENGLISH PROVERBS by : SC Gupta
Download or read book THE WISe WORLD OF ENGLISH PROVERBS written by SC Gupta and published by Arihant Publications India limited. This book was released on 2018-04-20 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A proverb is a short, easily memorable phrase or a saying that offers a moral lesson, explains a timeless truth and a practical word of wisdom in a very alluring form. Knowledge of Proverbs is necessary for perfect knowledge of a language. English language learners, often struggling with a limited vocabulary find these memorable proverbs easy to learn and fun to use. When used at right places they also let you express your opinions convincingly. This book, ‘A collection of Popular & Interesting Proverbs’ is a treasure trove for the students keen to enrich their English language skill. The book starts with all the interesting information on proverbs, followed by a meticulous collection of all other forms of quotes and proverbs. Also, many Illuminating Quotes about India, Popular Sayings in Different Countries are given, to make the book fascinating and valuable asset for students. Table of ContentA Unique World & Interesting Proverbs, Traditional Proverbs, Important Proverbs from Different Countries, Sayings and Quotes about India, Conflicting Proverbs, Proverbial Sayings and Quotes by Great Personalities.
Book Synopsis 8,789 Words of Wisdom by : Barbara Ann Kipfer
Download or read book 8,789 Words of Wisdom written by Barbara Ann Kipfer and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2001-08-01 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 8,789 Words Of Wisdom is brimming with great advice, maxims, sayings and saws, proverbs, precepts and truths-8,789 of them, to be exact. Turn to any spot in the book and there is the secret to living a happier, healthier, saner, more productive life. Learn to unlearn. Appreciate the questions as much as the answers. Stretch beyond what is comfortable. There are folksy expressions polished smooth over time: If you think you can, you can. Experience is the best teacher. Quotes: Those who know don't speak, those who speak don't know (Lao-tzu). Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there (Will Rogers). Unexpected turns: Listen with your eyes. Good judgment comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgment. Taken together it's the ultimate source of self-improvement.
Book Synopsis Oxford Dictionary of Idioms by : John Ayto
Download or read book Oxford Dictionary of Idioms written by John Ayto and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-06-18 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is it to 'cock a snook', where is the land of Nod, and who was first to go the extra mile? Find the answers to these questions (and many more!) in the new edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms. This dictionary uncovers the meanings of myriad phrases and sayings that are used daily in the English language, encompassing more than 10,000 figurative expressions, similes, sayings, and proverbs. More than 400 idioms have been added to this new edition, and comprise recently coined and common sayings alike. New additions include 'back of the net', 'drag and drop', 'go it alone', 'how come?', 'if you ask me', 'make your skin crawl', and 'woe betide'. Illustrative quotations sourced from the Oxford corpora give contextual examples of the idioms and their standard usage, and many entries include background information on the origins of the idiom in question. An updated thematic index makes for easy navigation, and anyone who is interested in the origins and diversity of English vernacular will have hours of fun browsing this fascinating dictionary.
Download or read book Gifted and Gone written by Carol Giles and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2004-05 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gifted and Gone: Proverbs, Quotations, Sayings and More A collection of witty, humorous and philosophical quotes and sayings that encourage laughter and thought. "The tongue weighs practically nothing, but so few people can hold it."--Unknown "Some men want husband status while giving boyfriend service and vice versa."--R. Harris "If you want a friend in Washington, go buy a dog."--Harry S. Truman "If you can't pay for it, pay on it!"--Old folks saying, submitted by Martha Giles "We are fighting a deadly disease, AIDS. We're not fighting the people who have it or the people we think who might have it."--A Former Surgeon General, from a lecture on AIDS Reader's Comments: "Gifted and Gone is a collection of humorous and thought-provoking quotes about all aspects of human life. Ms. Giles has captured a variety of emotions. This book could be used as a daily devotional or as a writing prompt."--David Vaughan, English teacher, Collins High School "The reading of this book will cause the reader to laugh, do good unto others, think things through clearly and hopefully make positive decisions. It can be used as a guide or reference for all people."--Mrs. Rogers-Clay, veteran Chicago Public School teacher "In my 14 years or practice, I have learned a great deal from my patients. I think Carol Giles has taught me more than any. You should listen to her."--John G. Lease, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Book Synopsis The Dictionary of Modern Proverbs by :
Download or read book The Dictionary of Modern Proverbs written by and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 729 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You can't unring a bell." "It takes a village to raise a child." "Life is just a bowl of cherries." We sometimes think of proverbs as expressions of ancient wisdom, but in fact new proverbs are constantly arising. This unique volume is devoted exclusively to English language proverbs that originated in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The most complete and accurate such collection ever compiled, The Yale Book of Modern Proverbs presents more than 1,400 individual proverbs gathered and researched with the help of electronic full-text databases not previously used for such a project. Entries are organized alphabetically by key words, with information about the earliest datable appearance, origin, history, and meaning of each proverb. Mundane or sublime, serious or jocular, these memorable sayings represent virtually every aspect of the modern experience. Readers will find the book almost impossible to put down once opened; every page offers further proof of the immense vitality of proverbs and their colorful contributions to the oral traditions of today.
Download or read book Words of Wisdom written by A. Okonoboh and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-22 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed out with words of wisdom, wise sayings, old saying, sages philosophy and ancient culture, find in the cover that this collection of African proverbs is appropriately titled. The book and it's contents is different from the storm of proverbs in Orient wisdom works. The anthology array here is wide to accommodate saying for women and men, children and parents, bridal wedding palms, plant and animal, reality and abstract, essential and trivia and bride and groom. The pharaonic Africa's cradle of civilization and the continents clever myth and legend are highlighted with cultural colors. And the work flings aside the curtain of this oral traditional jewels, thus going as missionaries in the land of foreign cultures. As a reader, you will see more in the book, painted in vivid word picture, the African identity and history art that is often present in clothing, comforter, pillow, plaque, earrings, bracelets, necklace and gifts, along with funny quotes and rhythms. Proverbs and riddles are a major part of the African traditional life. They seek to bring out a range of thoughtful advice, understanding, truth, morals and warning in both serious and humorous fashion. They evoke meanings out of daily experiences, show community unity and link to biblical spirituality. The beauty of this collection is the generous latitude towards many possible meanings as no attempt is made to suggest one. Unless otherwise indicated, all the proverbs here are credited to the Ishans, a small minority tribe in Edo, Nigeria. Still, most are known in other tribes and their messages are true of people everywhere. This book will gain audience among families and readers who seek to find the wisdom of words. So discover why" The room of a small child is not enough for a masquerade to dress up." And why "A man needs to hold his organ in his hand in gesture when making advances to a woman who is deaf and dumb."
Book Synopsis McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs by : Richard A. Spears
Download or read book McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs written by Richard A. Spears and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2006-02-03 with total page 1100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the language of Nebraska . . .and 49 other states With more entries than any other reference of its kind,McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs shows you how American English is spoken today. You will find commonly used phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, proverbial expressions, and clichés. The dictionary contains more than 24,000 entries, each defined and followed by one or two example sentences. It also includes a Phrase-Finder Index with more than 60,000 entries.
Book Synopsis Book of Wise Sayings Selected Largely from Eastern Sources by : William Alexander Clouston
Download or read book Book of Wise Sayings Selected Largely from Eastern Sources written by William Alexander Clouston and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-12 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book of Wise Sayings Selected Largely from Eastern Sources by William Alexander Clouston Cynics may ask, how many have profited by the innumerable proverbs and maxims of prudence which have been current in the world time out of mind? They will say that their only use is to repeat them after some unhappy wight has "gone wrong." When, for instance, a man has played "ducks and drakes" with his money, the fact at once calls up the proverb which declares that "wilful waste leads to woful want"; but did not the "waster" know this well-worn saying from his early years downwards? What good, then, did it do him? Again, how many have been benefited by the saying of the ancient Greek poet, that "evil communications corrupt good manners"?-albeit they had it frequently before them in their school "copy-books." Are the maxims of morality useless, then, because they are so much disregarded? When a man has reached middle-age he generally feels with tenfold force the truth of those "sayings of the wise" which he learned in his early years, and has cause to regret, as well as wonder, that he had not all along followed their wholesome teaching. For it is to the young, who are about to cross the threshold of active life, that such terse convincing sentences are more especially addressed, and, spite of the proverbial heedlessness of youth, there will be found many who are not deaf to this kind of instruction, if their moral environment be favourable. But, even after the spring-time of youth is past, there are occasions when the mind is peculiarly susceptible to the force of a pithy maxim, which may tend to the reforming of one's way of life. There is commonly more practical wisdom in a striking aphorism than in a round dozen of "goody" books-that is to say, books which are not good in the highest sense, because their themes are overlaid with commonplace and wearisome reflections. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience
Book Synopsis Wise Words and Wives' Tales by : Stuart Berg Flexner
Download or read book Wise Words and Wives' Tales written by Stuart Berg Flexner and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alphabetically arranged compendium of facts about the history and evolution of the most time-honored words of folk wisdom.
Book Synopsis Book of Wise Sayings by : W. A. Clouston
Download or read book Book of Wise Sayings written by W. A. Clouston and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book of Wise Sayings by W. A. Clouston is an interesting peek into Eastern philosophy and thought. It is a collection of quotes and sayings to help with the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Excerpt: "The enemies which rise within the body, hard to overcome should manfully be fought: he who conquers these is equal to the conquerors of worlds. If passion gaineth the mastery over reason, the wise will not count thee amongst men. Dost thou desire that thine own heart should not suffer, redeem thou the sufferer from the bonds of misery."
Book Synopsis Big Wisdom (Little Book) by : Thomas Nelson
Download or read book Big Wisdom (Little Book) written by Thomas Nelson and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2005-06-18 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saying-or hearing-just the right words can bring life to tired spirits, reignite fiery minds, and mend broken hearts. Nowhere can readers find a more inspiring collection of words to stir their souls than in Big Wisdom (Little Book). Featuring 1,001 thoughts, sayings, and nuggets of wisdom, this charming book gleans insight from ancient biblical proverbs as well as contemporary writings, providing direction for living each day, such as: Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm. --Winston Churchill You're blessed when you feel content with just who you are-no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can be bought. --Jesus, Gospel of Matthew Oppurtunity is miss by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. --Thomas Edison I can do no great things, only small things with great love. --Mother Teresa When you realize you've made a mistake, make amends immediately. It's easier to eat crow while it's still warm. --Dan Heist Offering the perfect words for any occasion, Big Wisdom (Little Book) makes a timeless gift for someone special or a cherished bedside reader for yourself.
Download or read book Gnomologia written by Thomas Fuller and published by . This book was released on 1732 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of American Proverbs by : Wolfgang Mieder
Download or read book A Dictionary of American Proverbs written by Wolfgang Mieder and published by New York : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 1348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Americans have a gift for coining proverbs. "A picture is worth a thousand words" was not, as you might imagine, the product of ancient Chinese wisdom -- it was actually minted by advertising executive Fred Barnard in a 1921 advertisement for Printer's Ink magazine. After all, Americans are first and foremost a practical people and proverbs can be loosely defined as pithy statements that are generally accepted as true and useful. The next logical step would be to gather all of this wisdom together for a truly American celebration of shrewd advice.A Dictionary of American Proverbs is the first major collection of proverbs in the English language based on oral sources rather than written ones. Listed alphabetically according to their most significant key word, it features over 15,000 entries including uniquely American proverbs that have never before been recorded, as well as thousands of traditional proverbs that have found their way into American speech from classical, biblical, British, continental European, and American literature. Based on the fieldwork conducted over thirty years by the American Dialect Society, this volume is complete with historical references to the earliest written sources, and supplies variants and recorded geographical distribution after each proverb.Many surprised await the reader in this vast treasure trove of wit and wisdom. Collected here are nuggets of popular wisdom on all aspects of American life: weather, agriculture, travel, money, business, food, neighbors, friends, manners, government, politics, law, health, education, religion, music, song, and dance. And, to further enhance browsing pleasure, the editors have provided a detailed guide to the use of the work. While it's true that many of our best known proverbs have been supplied by the ever-present "Anonymous," many more can be attributed to some very famous Americans, like Ernest Hemingway, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Mark Twain, J. Pierpont Morgan, Thomas Alva Edison, Abigail Adams, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, to name but a few offered in this fascinating collection.Who wouldn't want to know the origin of "the opera ain't over till the fat lady sings?" This uniquely American proverb and many more are gathered together in A Dictionary of American Proverbs. A great resource for students and scholars of literature, psychology, folklore, linguistics, anthropology, and cultural history, this endlessly intriguing volume is also a delightful companion for anyone with an interest in American culture.
Book Synopsis Gnomologia: adagies and proverbs, wise sentences and witty sayings ... Collected by T. Fuller. MS. notes by : Thomas FULLER (M.D., of Queens' College, Cambridge.)
Download or read book Gnomologia: adagies and proverbs, wise sentences and witty sayings ... Collected by T. Fuller. MS. notes written by Thomas FULLER (M.D., of Queens' College, Cambridge.) and published by . This book was released on 1816 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
