Book of Wise Sayings: Selected Largely from Eastern Sources
This collection contains 300 Greek maxims and proverbs accompanied by their counterparts in eight European languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, and Russian.
August Pullman stole the hearts of over a million readers in the bestselling, award-winning WONDER. 365 DAYS OF WONDER is a beautiful companion to the novel: a collection of quotes and wise words, one for every day of the year.
"A book of precepts, with one saying for each day, from Auggie's teacher Mr. Brown"--Provided by publisher.
America's favorite expert on origins focuses on the roots and history of folk wisdom, using his detective skills to track these gems to their source. Illustrations throughout.