8,789 Words of Wisdom
by Barbara Ann Kipfer
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An essential, obsessive collection of all those wise and quirky sayings we’ve heard before—plus plenty of essential, obscure ones to discover—now all in one place.With words of comfort and motivation, humor and warmth, here are thousands of proverbs, precepts, maxims, adages, and axioms—8,789 of them, to be precise—that prove just as true today as the day they were coined. Polished over years of use, there’s the unexpected, the playful, even the counterintuitive.
Learn to show more unlearn.
Appreciate the questions as much as the answers.
Stretch beyond what is comfortable.
Good judgment comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgment.
Every page contains secrets and encouragement to lead a happy, healthy, sane, and productive life; taken altogether, it’s the ultimate source of inspiration for personal growth.
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Lots of interesting and thoughtful sayings but there is no organization to the book. If you are looking for a saying to use, it is very hard to fine one about a particular topic.
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Barbara Ann Kipfer is an archaeologist, lexicographer, hiker, former sportswriter, and author of more than 65 books and calendars.
Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 2001
- First words
- Do not disregard your mistakes.
Introduction: There are many ways to live a good life, and 8,789 Words of Wisdom is designed to help you find which ones are right for you. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)All time is of equal value.
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
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