Preposterous Proverbs

We've all grown up with proverbs and probably repeat them without much though, but these sayings have almost become clichés -- and it is the same in every country and culture. These "pearls of wisdom" play a key role in the moral guidance of societies everywhere. In this book, language expert Max Cryer looks at a vast array of proverbs from around the world. He has chosen some of the most interesting and perplexing and analyses their meaning and truth.