The Wisdom of Words: A Dictionary of the World’s Proverbs

The Wisdom of Words: A Dictionary of the World's Proverbs is a reference collection of more than 3,200 proverbs from across the globe. These proverbs are arranged by topic and origin. The book include samples from such diverse cultures as the Chinese, ancient Greeks, and Mayans in addition to many European cultures and African cultures. The proverbs collected are humorous and inspiring. The Wisdom of Words is an important reference for writers, teachers, students, and others.