1001 Pearls of Wisdom: Wisdom, Wit and Insight to Enlighten and Inspire. - Couverture souple

Ross, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1844831655 ISBN 13 : 9781844831654

Editeur : Duncan Baird Publishers, 2006

Synopsis

"1001 Pearls of Wisdom" is a wonderful and enlightening compendium of insights and quotations from the philosophies, cultures and religions of the world, including ancient and modern, mystical and rational, profound and lighthearted, all with a message relevant to our lives and lifestyles today. The books combines memorable and brilliant quotations from thinkers, sages, leaders and holy men and women of all periods with accessible and informative distillations of some of the most profound and thought-provoking ideas, with topics ranging from kindness and forgiveness to childhood and the afterlife. Full of comfort and inspiration, as well as brilliant observations and fascinating interpretations of life and the cosmos, "1001 Pearls of Wisdom" is a dazzling kaleidoscope that mirrors what is truest and most profound in human experience.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Proving good things do come in small packages, 1,001 Pearls of Wisdom is an enlightening compendium of insights gathered together in a delightfully chunky and thoroughly colorful package. Combining memorable and brilliant quotations from philosophers, sages, leaders, and holy men with summaries of spiritual concepts such as karma and synchronicity, it s packed with beautiful words to comfort and inspire. The entries are drawn from sources as diverse as the Talmud and the Upanishads, as wide-ranging as Immanuel Kant and Nelson Mandela, while individual topics run the gamut from kindness and forgiveness to childhood and the afterlife. Gentle guidance and wry optimism pervade the text, as in this counsel from the Buddha: 'Live like the strings of a fine instrument not too taut but not too loose.' Color illustrations underscore the book's life-affirming message. Both reflective and lighthearted, and always thought-provoking, 1,001 Pearls of Wisdom makes a meaningful gift for someone special.

Biographie de l'auteur

David Ross is an editor and writer. He lives in the UK.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Duncan Baird Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1844831655
• ISBN 13: 9781844831654
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible