A Select Collection of English and German Proverbs, Proverbial Expressions and Familiar Quotations
A Select Collection of English and German Proverbs, Proverbial Expressions and Familiar Quotations

Author: John Barten

Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 9781230105819

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1896 edition. Excerpt: ...the devil into his house will never be rid of him. 7706. 1994. He who has the choice is in trouble. 7717. 1995. He who has the Pope for his cousin may soon be a Cardinal. 7699. 19963 He who has three enemies must agree with two. 7723. 1997. He who has to do with foxes must look after his henroost 7858. 1998. He who has victory has right. 7703. 1999. He who hath ears to hear let him hear. 7909. 2000. He who heeds not the lost shoe-nail will soon lose the horse. 7698. 2001. He who helps the wicked will rue it. 7668. 2002. He who holds his tongue does not commit himself. 7697. 2003. He who holds the ladder is as bad as the thief. 7713. 2004. He who-hunts with eats will catch mice. 7861. 2005. He who inherits a farthing is expected to disburse a dollar. 7751. 2006. He who is afraid of doing too much always does too little. 7773. 2007. He who is always drinking and stuffing will in time become a ragamuffin. 7642. _ 2008. He who is ashamed of asking is ashamed of learning. 7959. 2009. He who is born to misfortune stumbles as he goes, and though he fall on his back will fracture his nose. 7989. 2010. He who is feared by many fears many. 7518. 2011. He who is guilty believes that all men speak ill of him. 7961. 2012. He who is hasty fishes in an empty pond. 4823. 2013. He who is his own teacher has a fool for his pupil. 7923. 2014. He who is in the mud likes to pull another into it. 7809. 2015. He who is judge between two friends loses one of them. 8025. 2016. He who is not with me is against me. 7883. 2017. He who is of no use to himself is of no use to any one. 7967. 2018. He who is of the craft can discourse about it. 8022. 2019. He who is quick at borrowing is slow in paying. 76.67. 7778. 7779. 2020. He who is silent gains store. 7981. 2021....

Dictionary of European Proverbs
Dictionary of European Proverbs

Author: Emanuel Strauss

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-11-12

Total Pages: 2050

ISBN-13: 1134864612

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This Dictionary contains over 50,000 proverbs, in some 70 European languages and dialects, arranged in 2,500 sets. It is the fruits of over 40 years of collection and research, the only collection of proverbs on anything like this scale ever to be published anywhere in the world. Emanuel Strauss has trawled through innumerable collections of proverbs in all languages, from early printed books and rare items to the latest theses and journals, and grouped together many thousands of proverbs in sets of equivalent meaning. Comprehensive indexes for each language provide access to any proverb by way of its key words. A critical bibliography musters some 500 items, from incunabula to the current decade.

Proverbs, Sentences, and Proverbial Phrases from English Writings Mainly Before 1500
Proverbs, Sentences, and Proverbial Phrases from English Writings Mainly Before 1500

Author: Bartlett Jere Whiting

Publisher: Belknap Press

Published: 2013-10-01

Total Pages: 796

ISBN-13: 9780674437357

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This book is a collection of English proverbs, sentences, and proverbial phrases from the Middle Ages. The material is drawn from an exhaustive examination of the surviving texts, mainly printed ones but some still in manuscript. Certain books written later than 1500, usually by authors who were born twenty years or so before the turn of the century, are included, and John Heywood, the first great assembler of English proverbs, is represented by the sayings he compiled. , "No matter how popular a saying may appear," Mr. Whiting points out in his Preface, "it comes to us at one remove or more from popular usage. The medieval proverbs which survive do so only because they were written down by educated men, none of them collectors from the field. In most cases the sayings were incorporated in literary works by authors who did not hesitate to make changes suggested by context, application, and meter. We sometimes forget that Heywood's Dialogue and Epigrams are poems, although Heywood's standards of prosody are such as to let him use proverbs without too drastic changes for rhyme and rhythm's sake. What we have in most quotations is the proverb, not as an author may have heard or read it, but in the form which suited his immediate convenience or whim." The sayings are alphabetized by key words and the quotations are in chronological order. Cross-references link sayings of similar import, and the index is a guide to important words other than those by which the alphabetical order is established. References are given to the standard collections of English proverbs, so that the user can trace the later history of many of the sayings. Filling a long-felt gap in the field, this work will be indispensable to students of Old and Middle English literature and of great value to everyone interested in the rich resources of proverb lore.

Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases
Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases

Author: Various

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-09-18

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13:

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The 'Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' curated by Thomas Preston, is a seminal collection that weaves together the rich tapestry of English proverbs, illuminating the cultural, historical, and linguistic complexities inherent in these concise phrases. This anthology does not merely list proverbs but explores their origins, variations, and the contexts in which they have been employed across centuries. It encompasses a broad spectrum of literary styles, from the archaic to the contemporary, demonstrating the dynamic evolution of the English language and its reflections on societys evolving values and beliefs. Highlighting standout entries, the collection diligently traces the lineage of each proverb, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of their enduring significance. The contributing scholars, under the astute editorship of Thomas Preston, bring together a collective expertise in linguistics, folklore, and cultural studies, providing a multidimensional exploration of English proverbs. These authors mine historical records, literary works, and oral traditions to present a compilation that aligns with various literary and cultural movements, encapsulating the wisdom of ages and the perennial nature of human experiences. Their collective scholarship enriches the anthology, allowing it to serve as a bridge between past and present, and inviting reflection on the human condition. This collection is an invaluable resource for students, educators, and enthusiasts of language and culture, offering an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the wisdom encapsulated within English proverbial phrases. It encourages readers to appreciate the nuance and depth of these phrases, fostering a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical contexts that shape our language and our lives. The 'Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' is not just a scholarly endeavor; it is an invitation to engage in a dialogue with the past, and through that dialogue, gain insights into the present and future of human cultural expressions.

German - English Proverbs and Sayings
German - English Proverbs and Sayings

Author: Ally Parks

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2013-12

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 9781494347246

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"German - English Proverbs and Sayings" is a compilation of German proverbs with their English equivalents. This book is for English learners who would like to season their speech and sound like a native speaker.