Excerpt from The Hand Book of Illustrated Proverbs: Comprising Also a Selection of Approved Proverbs of Various Nations and Languages, Ancient and Modern The mode of instruction by Proverbs, is of the highest anti quity; sanctioned by the highest possible authority. The most learned among the ancients, studied, and recorded them in lasting monuments of fame, and transmitted them to their successors as the most memorable instructions of human life. Solomon compiled a book on this subject, the design of which is to show, that a proverb is the interpretation of the words of the wise. They are also to be found in almost every part of the sacred writings. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.