The Little Book Of African Proverbs

Download or read book The Little Book of African Wisdom written by Patrick Ibekwe and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All over Africa there is a rich and robust oral tradition of wise sayings and proverbs. Whether saint's or cynic's, peasant's or philosopher's, these proverbs sound the voices of a continent.

Download or read book The Book of African Proverbs and Wisdom written by J. P. Martin and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2022-04-25 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of African Proverbs and Wisdom Volume 1 is a compilation of over 100 ancient proverbs and words of wisdom from the continent of Africa. Africa is the birthplace of human civilization and home to some of the most ancient wisdom on the planet. The continent of Africa is an extremely culturally rich region and home to over 2,000 languages, 3,000 ethnic groups and numerous belief systems. The Book of African Proverbs and Wisdom Volume 1 provides a diverse and expansive collection of timeless wise sayings and knowledge which have been collected from every region of Africa including west Africa, central Africa, east Africa, south Africa and north Africa. This valuable collection of inspirational sayings seeks to share Africa’s wisdom which has been passed down from one generation to the next for thousands of years.

Download or read book The Little Book of Threads written by Sayre Van Young and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Need a little inspiration for your next post on Threads? The Little Book of Threads features 1400 short, poignant and funny quotes from every walk of life and for every conceivable topic. The succinct, punchy quotes in this wonderfully diverse collection come from writers, celebrities, artists, and politicians all over the world, including Barack Obama, Oscar Wilde, Dolly Parton, Julia Child, Tupac Shakur, and Hunter S. Thompson. With an easy-to-use, A-to-Z organization by topic, you can quickly find the perfect quote for anything you want to post about. “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” —Oscar Wilde “You’d be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap.” —Dolly Parton “I read part of it all the way through.” —Samuel Goldwyn

Download or read book The Little Book of Misquotations written by Lou Harry and published by Cider Mill Press. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Motivational quote books abound, but where are the volumes of misquotations?! In this era of fake news and fake quotes, The Little Book of Misquotations uncovers the truth behind the 200+ most famous things they never said! Just because a quote is engraved in marble, stenciled on your mom's wall, or repeated a million times online doesn't exactly mean that it is correct. It's time to set the record straight. The Little Book of Misquotations is the definitive collection of the quotes people frequently get wrong, including: For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. -- Audrey Hepburn (Somebody else said it!) I want to suck your blood. -- Dracula (Nope! He said, I only drink...wine.) Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable. -- Banksy (He wasn't the first person to say it!) A penny saved is a penny earned. -- Ben Franklin (That's not what he said!) With deep dives on popular yet erroneous quotations from artists, writers, celebrities, scientists, politicians, and legendary figures from around the globe, The Little Book of Misquotations offers addictive reading--and a delightful reminder not to believe everything you read!

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 Ms. Emmaline's Little Book Of Wit And Wisdom written by Emily Nelson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ms. Emmaline's Little Book of Wit and Wisdom is "Roots meets the African Proverbs". It is delightfully and refreshingly true wit and wisdom woven and spoken by the parents and family members of this little girl growing up on the farm in South Carolina. It is so true to form that it needs interpretation for every wit. It is like speaking a whole new language. It is like talking about someone or saying something in secret with the person right next to you and they would not have a clue.

Download or read book God's Little Book of Proverbs written by Honor Books and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book pairs proverbs from great thinkers with Proverbs from the Bible.