Best-Loved Chinese Proverbs 2nd Edition

"By filling one''s head instead of one''s pocket, one cannot be robbed." The appeal of Chinese proverbs is profound and universal. With brevity, clarity, and simplicity, these carefully chosen words help pass wisdom and insight throughout the ages. This timeless, eloquent collection of proverbs offers fundamental truths about the natural world and the human condition, on subjects such as: Ability - Adversity - Beauty - Character - Conflict Cooperation - Deception - Defeat - Fortune - Greed - Happiness Honor - Inspiration - Knowledge - Leadership - Love Moderation - Necessity - Neighbors - Obstinacy - Opportunity Perseverance - Pride - Sincerity - Strategy - Success Thought - Trust - Victory - Wisdom - And More "With our thoughts we must build our world."

Product details

• Authors: Kenneth Lau, Laura Lau, Theodora Lau
• Publisher: Collins US
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 23.12.2008
• EAN: 9780061703652
• ISBN: 978-0-06-170365-2
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 126 mm x 180 mm x 14 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore; SOCIAL SCIENCE: Popular Culture, REFERENCE: Quotations, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES: General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES: Translating & Interpreting, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES: Writing / Fiction Writing, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES: Writing / Composition, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES: Alphabets & Writing Systems, REFERENCE: Word Lists, SOCIAL SCIENCE: Reference