Chinese Proverbs

William Scarborough William Scarborough

9781398820616

160 pages

Arcturus Publishing Limited

Hardback $19.99

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Overview

Designed both for inspirational browsing and for students of language and culture.

The appeal of Chinese proverbs is profound and universal.

This timeless, eloquent collection of proverbs offers fundamental truths about the natural world and the human condition.

Author Bio

William Scarborough (1841-1894) was an American missionary who spent much of his career in China and obtained mastery over the language. He collected a series of proverbs and translated them into English in part so that he could better understand the Chinese people.