World treasury of folk wisdom

A fascinating collection of proverbs from cultures worldwide, organized into 100 categories. It makes centuries of human insight accessible for modern readers.

  • "People seek out big-shots as flies seek out the elephant's tail." (Indonesian)

  • "The full person does not understand the needs of the hungry." (Irish)

  • "Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow." (Swedish)

  • "A greedy person and a pauper are practically one and the same." (Swiss)

  • "When money speaks, truth keeps silent." (Russian)

— MF

Words, ReadableClaudia Dawson