Japanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom: 200 Classic Japanese S...
Galef, David / Seidensticker, Edward G. / Hashimoto, Jun
Destroy a nation, but its mountains and rivers remain."—Japanese proverbThis 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 of the Japanese heart. Othe...