An extraordinary compilation of entertaining, humorous, and wise proverbs from twenty-six different countries is arranged alphabetically by subject and delves into the languages and philosophies of cultures from around the world. (view table of contents)

Presents a collection of cryptograms for nearly six hundred proverbs representing twenty-nine cultures around the world

A collection of Franklin's maxims, rules, and aphorisms

Explains in simple terms what several popular proverbs and sayings mean.

Product Description: In the same irresistible format as the wildly popular Famous Last Words and Foolish Words, this worldwide compendium features the most way-out superstitions, from the backwoods of the Ozarks to the foothills of Kilimanjaro, with explanations on how some of these beliefs developed...read more

A selection of observations and mottoes drawn from the oral traditions of many cultures

Presents a collection of five thousand proverbs from a variety of cultures throughout history. (view table of contents)

This concise edition of the definitive 3-volume Dictionary of European Proverbs constitutes a fascinating collection of proverbs in 29 languages. The entries are arranged alphabetically according to the English equivalent, allowing the reader to identify common trends easily and quickly. * All proverbs listed in original language * 29 European languages featured * Includes all proverbs in current use * Thoroughly checked by language specialists to ensure accuracy. The Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs is based on over 40 years in-depth research by the compiler. It is an essential reference source for linguists, ethnologists and folklorists, and of interest to anyone wanting to know about the origins, development and current usage of the proverb. Emanuel Straussis a world-renowned expert on proverbs.

Product Description: In his English Proverbs and Their Near Equivalents in Spanish, French Italian and Latin, Professor Luis Iscla illustrates the universality of the proverbs based on a common origin: Human experience. Although Professor Iscla attends only to four languages of Latin origin, research in other families of languages would undoubtedly yield similar results...read more

Lists proverbs dealing with ambition, endurance, fame, death, war, marriage, happiness, occupations, friendship, sorrow, honesty, anger, and beauty

Fifty proverbs from the Old Testament's Book of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and two books from the Apocrypha have been chosen specifically for what they say about friendship, love, family, duties and pleasures, times and seasons, wisdom and folly, and the pursuit of virtue.

An illustrated collection of familiar proverbs with suggestions for their proper use.

Gathers proverbs concerning advice, age, beauty, caution, death, envy, health, judgment, laws, marriage, pride, secrecy, travel, vanity, and wisdom

Product Description: hardbound with colorful dust cover

Provides a collection of proverbs that celebrate gardening accompanied by full-color illusrations.

Product Description: This book pairs proverbs from great thinkers with Proverbs from the Bible.

Short verses based on proverbs from the Bible provide examples of how to live as God wants us to, by doing such things as sharing toys, being friendly, and helping around the house.

Product Description: Book by Rubin, Deborah Eve

An expert on proverbs from points all around the globe explains how they illustrate specific cultural wisdom as well as universal human experience, offering hundreds of charming examples indexed by key word and subject. 25,000 first printing.