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The Chinese are famous for their proverbs, or yànyŭ: words of wisdom gathered from literature or uttered by famous philosophers over the centuries. And, although ancient in some cases ...

“Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue” (Proverbs 28:23). These ancient proverbs remind us that true friends tell us the truth. Even when it ...

In a world of constant noise and fast-paced living, timeless wisdom offers a moment of clarity. Native American proverbs, passed down through generations, carry profound truths that feel deeply ...