8,789 Words of Wisdom: Proverbs, Precepts, Maxims, Adages, and Axioms to Live By

Description: 8,789 Words of Wisdom by Barbara Ann Kipfer Proverbs, precepts, maxims, saws, adages, and axioms. Polished over years of use, here are thousands of sayings that are just as true today as the day they were coined.Learn to unlearn.Truth does not blush.Enjoy the journey as much as the stay.Stretch beyond what is comfortable.If you think you can, you can.Pack you own parachute.Fall seven times, stand up eight.Keep your soul young.Turn to any page and find the secrets of life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Appreciate the questions as much as the answers. Stretch beyond what is comfortable. There are folksy expressions polished smooth over time: If you think you can, you can. Experience is the best teacher. Quotes: Those who know dont speak, those who speak dont know (Lao-tzu). Even if youre on the right track, youll get run over if you just sit there (Will Rogers). Unexpected turns: Listen with your eyes. Good judgment comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgment. Taken together its the ultimate source of self-improvement. Back Cover Proverbs, precepts, maxims, saws, adages, and axioms. Polished over years of use, here are thousands of sayings that are just as true today as the day they were coined. - Learn to unlearn. - Truth does not blush. - Enjoy the journey as much as the stay. - Stretch beyond what is comfortable. - If you think you can, you can. - Pack you own parachute. - Fall seven times, stand up eight. - Keep your soul young. Turn to any page and find the secrets of life. Flap Proverbs, precepts, maxims, saws, adages, and axioms. Polished over years of use, here are thousands of sayings that are just as true today as the day they were coined. - Learn to unlearn. - Truth does not blush. - Enjoy the journey as much as the stay. - Stretch beyond what is comfortable. - If you think you can, you can. - Pack you own parachute. - Fall seven times, stand up eight. - Keep your soul young. Turn to any page and find the secrets of life. Author Biography Barbara Ann Kipfer, Ph.D., is a lexicographer who has au Barbara Ann Kipfer, Ph.D., is a lexicographer who has au Barbara Ann Kipfer, Ph.D., is a lexicographer who has au Barbara Ann Kipfer, Ph.D., is a lexicographer who has authored or compiled more than forty books, including the "Dicthored or compiled more than forty books, including the "Dicthored or compiled more than forty books, including the "Dicthored or compiled more than forty books, including the "Dictionary of American Slang" (with Robert L. Chapman), "The Ortionary of American Slang" (with Robert L. Chapman), "The Ortio Details ISBN076111730X Author Barbara Ann Kipfer Short Title 8789 WORDS OF WISDOM Pages 608 Publisher Workman Publishing Language English Illustrator Matthew Wawiorka ISBN-10 076111730X ISBN-13 9780761117308 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 818.540 Illustrations Yes Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-04-30 Imprint Workman Publishing Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Residence Milford, CT, US Affiliation Lexicographer and archaeologist DOI 9780761117308 Subtitle Proverbs, Precepts, Maxims, Adages, and Axioms to Live By Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2001-08-01 AU Release Date 2001-11-01 NZ Release Date 2001-11-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137627172;

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