A proverb is a remnant of the ancient philosophy preserved amidst very many destructions on account of its brevity and fitness for use. —From a work of Aristotle now lost. Publius
Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages Classified Subjectively and Arranged Alphabetically Compiled by Robert Christy The 20,500 selections in this classic reference work comprise an encyclopedic scope of English proverbs as well as translations from every major language.
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C ONTENTSBibliographic Record Preface NEW YORK, LONDON: G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS, 1887
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Directory of 1,964 Proverb Classifications
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