Book of Wise Sayings by W. A. Clouston
"Book of Wise Sayings" by W. A. Clouston is a collection of aphorisms and proverbs primarily sourced from Eastern literature, written in the late 19th century. This work compiles various wise sayings that reflect on moral principles, human nature, and the virtues of life. The selected quotations are drawn from renowned texts of Hindu, Buddhist, Chinese, and Arabic philosophy, among others, emphasizing the universality of wisdom throughout different cultures. The opening sectionintroduces the main theme of the collection, reflecting on the power and relevance of wise sayings. Clouston highlights that while many may disregard proverbs as mere clichés, they encapsulate practical wisdom that can profoundly affect one’s life. He argues that these pithy observations are especially beneficial for youth, guiding them in their moral and ethical decisions. The initial aphorisms offered set a tone of introspection, encouraging readers to consider their passions, relationships, and the importance of knowledge, thereby inviting contemplation on how these age-old truths apply to contemporary living. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Clouston, W. A. (William Alexander), 1843-1896 |
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| LoC No. | 01001566 |
| Title | Book of Wise Sayings Selected Largely from Eastern Sources |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Quotations |
| Subject | Maxims |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21130 |
| Release Date | Apr 18, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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