Chinese Proverbs

by Unknown

Three thousand years of history converge in The Little Book of Chinese Proverbs. Extracted from songs and poems are the wisdom and insight that have come to be revered throughout the generations. Discover what ancient Chinese proverbs, idioms, and the Eight Confucian Virtues have to say about politics, friendship, wisdom, and love in this compact book.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction

256 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1999

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Reviews

[Musafirs · Rating 4 out of 5]

although Quotes dates back centuries,they stand the test of time to be relevant even today.
. some are hilarious, some witty yet has wisdom encapsulated by the intelligent use of what ever was present at the time and moments ( my guess)
for Eg.
- Even Summers may have winter weather,
- Gold is test by fire, man by gold
- Cheap meat is bulked with fat
- Open book and you are profited
- I hear and forget, I see and I remember, I do and i understand.
- Use the days of plenty to think the days of nothing...

I have not quoted the reference in above but there are in the book, worth keeing at bed side booshelf
and refer in time when ur have few minutes before sleep..

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musafirs

[Gwilym · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short poems and quotes from the great thinkers in Chinese history. Divided into four sections covering life topics such as love, war, work and death it is rich for picking up when the mind is feeling a little undercharged. The exchanges between different writers in philosophical arguments provide entertaining but succinct insight into the great thinkers, and the single quotes are surprisingly contemporary.



Not at all bad considering it was picked up for £2 ($4). A worthwhile addition to the bookshelf.

[Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

A handy quick reference collection of some of the more common chinese proverbs gathered from across the China. Some of these proverbs are as true today as when they were first written and can help put a more traditional perspective on a somewhat frantic modern life

[Cade · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great collection of Chinese Proverbs

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Could do with a bit more explanation sometimes.

[Belle Meade School]

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