Chinese Proverbs

Confucius has become the oft-quoted fount of aphorisms and analects far wider and more comprehensive in their didactic scope than any attributed to sages elsewhere in the world. But the real gems of Chinese wisdom lie in the anonymous and ageless proverbs, of which this volume contains a representative and at the same time beautifully illustrated selection. Accompanying the Romanized Chinese versions and English translations in this edition are the corresponding Chinese calligraphic characters.