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Proverbs Or The Manual Of Wisdom

Proverbs Or The Manual Of Wisdom

William Fordyce Mavor

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781437100532
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Proverbs or The Manual of Wisdom is a book written by William Fordyce Mavor in 1804. The book is an alphabetical arrangement of the best English, Spanish, French, Italian, and other proverbs. It is a compilation of wise sayings and adages that have been passed down through generations and are considered to be a source of practical and moral guidance. The book contains a comprehensive collection of proverbs that cover various topics such as love, friendship, happiness, success, and many more. The author has organized the proverbs in alphabetical order, making it easy for readers to find the ones they are looking for. Proverbs or The Manual of Wisdom is a valuable resource for anyone looking to gain wisdom and insight into life’s challenges.To Which Are Subjoined The Wise Sayings, Precepts, Maxims, And Reflections Of The Most Illustrious Ancients.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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