Building Systems. Solving Problems.

“Whether you call them sayings, proverbs, or adages, these phrases hold truth and wisdom in the form of a practical illustration. These pithy sayings — sometimes spoken in colloquial language — are found worldwide in writings and stories that may have started in oral tradition. It is also worth noting that in different parts of the world the same idea is expressed differently, yet the meaning remains remarkably similar. The same general truth endures, showing that the human experience is universal. You may have sought advice from friends or family whenever you faced a quandary or difficult decision. You may have been offered a proverb to console you, bestow wisdom, or teach you a lesson. That is the concept of this book. Even after millennia, the wisdom of the ages is still relevant and can guide us today. Moreover, the philosophy of proverbs stretches across cultures and languages — the same wisdom represented by a culturally relevant idiom. When you are faced with a decision or a difficult situation, these sayings can guide you. They may help you make a choice you will be at peace with.”