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Proverbs: Chinese Proverbs
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Proverbs enjoy a long oral history. Proverbs were used in ancient Chinese pedagogical writings; they ap­peared ... in Vedic philosophical treatises of India. More familiar to west­erners is the Book of Proverbs from the Bible, which contains sayings, asso­ciated with Solomon and in fact having come from even earlier sources.
These proverbs are admired for their simplicity and wisdom, and the simple sheer number of them. You might derive a sense of gratification by going through this ancient heritage and will equally recognize the significance of these sayings. Chinese proverbs have the ability to take you back to the traditional Chinese way of life. With a 4,000-year record of civilization and culture, the Chinese have produced countless proverbs and you will find a proverb for almost any modern-day situation. In China, the well thought-out use of Chinese proverbs in writing is regarded as a symbol of higher learning and knowledge rather than a general knowledge of folklore or cliches.
Chinese proverbs are "layered". The superficial message becomes apparent immediately. But as one re-reads, one discovers deeper meaning. This collection of the best Chinese proverbs will explain why Chinese philosophers are seen as a source of great wisdom.
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