Japanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom: 200 Classic Japanese Sayings and Expressions in English and Japanese Text

by David Galef and Dashka Slater

Book Overview

"Destroy a nation, but its mountains and rivers remain."--Japanese proverb

This is a collection of 200 Japanese proverbs with illustrations and explanations for each saying.

Japanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom is a delightfully illustrated compilation of traditional Japanese sayings and maxims. Some of the classic Japanese quotes and quotations, like "Fall down seven times, get up eight," capture the dogged perseverance...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 4805312009
• ISBN13: 9784805312001
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"