Chinese Proverbs from Olden Times

by Peter Beilenson

Genres: Nonfiction, Poetry, China

68 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1956

Reviews

[Charles · Rating 3 out of 5]

A small book of wisdom. Many of these I've heard before and I imagine most cultures have constructed the same tidbits in their own ways. Many also have spiritual underpinnings, which doesn't generally work for me. Many, though, are observations of people, such as how rich people can make plans while poor people often live day to day. One that I particularly liked and which I have thought of myself, though I have a hard time following it is that if you hurry to shorten long days then long years will also end up short. I generally liked it.

[Progress Tsvanhu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good

[Adrian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Favorite book of mine has alot of simple but Wise saying that are really deep and thought provoking. I'd like another copy to pass on as a gift. FIVE STARS

[Ace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Water and words: easy to pour, impossible to recover.