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Chinese Proverbs

9781398820616
160 pages
Arcturus Publishing Limited
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.