A Book of Proverbs and Quotations

About the Book The present book is an attempt to collect and present the proverbs and sayings from all walks and shades of life. These proverbs present the collective wisdom of mankind, irrespective of the land of their origins. The sayings of the great personalities of the world give an insight into their life and speak of their wisdom and rich and varied experience. The collection, it is hoped, will prove valuable and interesting for the readers of every age.

About the Author Mahesh Chopra (born 1937) who got the degrees from the University of Jammu and the University of Delhi in English Literature and Law respectively has been in the teaching profession since 1959. He has taught English literature in colleges of Punjab and Haryana and has also been associated with IGNOU as a counsellor since 1979.

Preface Proverbs and sayings are well-known pithy expressions that state general truth and serve, to a great extent as an advice. They are time-tested and are the result of the rich experience of great and seasoned personalities. Proverbs and sayings receive their chief value from the stamp and esteem of ages through which they have passed.

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