Jacula Prudentum Outlandish Proverbs, Sentences, Etc |
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| Compiled by:
| Herbert, George |
| ISBN: | 978-1-946145-36-9 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2018 |
| Publisher: | Curiosmith
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $7.95 |
Book Description:
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Jacula Prudentum, or "Darts of the Wise," is a collection of almost 1200 proverbs compiled by George Herbert in the seventeenth century. This collection includes many well-known sayings such as: "Whose house is of glass must not throw stones at another," "All is not gold that glitters," "Help thyself, and God will help thee," and "You may bring a horse to the river, but he will drink when and what he pleaseth." "The collection is curious and interesting. Proverbs formed a favorite...
More DescriptionJacula Prudentum, or "Darts of the Wise," is a collection of almost 1200 proverbs compiled by George Herbert in the seventeenth century. This collection includes many well-known sayings such as: "Whose house is of glass must not throw stones at another," "All is not gold that glitters," "Help thyself, and God will help thee," and "You may bring a horse to the river, but he will drink when and what he pleaseth." "The collection is curious and interesting. Proverbs formed a favorite study of that age.-Rev. Robert Willmott.