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Kenneth Lau & Laura Lau
Best-Loved Chinese Proverbs [EPUB ebook]

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"By filling one’s head instead of one’s pocket, one cannot be robbed."The appeal of Chinese proverbs is profound and universal. With brevity, clarity, and simplicity, these carefully chosen words help pass wisdom and insight throughout the ages. This timeless, eloquent collection of proverbs offers fundamental truths about the natural world and the human condition, on subjects such as:Ability • Adversity • Beauty • Character • Conflict Cooperation • Deception • Defeat • Fortune • Greed • Happiness Honor • Inspiration • Knowledge • Leadership • Love Moderation • Necessity • Neighbors • Obstinacy • Opportunity Perseverance • Pride • Sincerity • Strategy • Success Thought • Trust • Victory • Wisdom • And More"With our thoughts we must build our world."

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9780061979668 ● Publisher HarperCollins ● Published 2008 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 5641457 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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