Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Proverbs written by David Macfarlane and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For your amusement, for your edification and inspiration, for livening up that speech you have to give: proverbs have an irresistible power. These little pockets of wisdom say volumes about a culture--so take a tour around the world in words. You'll encounter the lively and colorful sayings from all around the world: Africa and its diaspora (Haiti, Jamaica, and African-American); Central and South America; Mexico; Native American; China, Japan; Italy; Ireland; Scotland; Israel; and the Arab nations.