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Zustand: New. pp. vi + 255.

Zustand: New. pp. 360.

pbk. This book titled Pearls of Wisdom is a collection of selected adages sublime messages watchwords lessons in life proverbs and religious truths bequeathed to posterity by eminent wise men of yore These sayings projecting general truths gathered from a wide variety of sources mainly deal with spiritual moral ethical and social themes which are potent enough to exert pivotal influence on the day-to-day affairs of ordinary human beings Very many brilliant stars in the horizon of thought and wisdom religious dignitaries philosophers theologians visionaries poets playwrights administrators reformers and so on adorn this book through their valuable contributions in the form of magnetic quotes that have persuasive impact on the per spective conduct and behaviour of fellow-beings These self-explana tory dictums have been collected grouped compiled and arranged in subject-wise chapters for the convenience of the readers A galaxy of luminaries which include Homer Socrates Plato Aristotle Cicero etc of the ancient age; Omar Khayyam Edmund Burke Shakespeare Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Disraeli Cardinal Newman Karl Marx George Washington HW Longfellow John Keats etc of the medieval age and MK Gandhi Swamy Vivekananda HG Wells Rabindranath Tagore OW Holmes and so on of the modern age occupy their due place of honour in these pages through their inspiring words of wis-dom A chapter is set apart for humour to provide relief to the reader from monotony to smile a while and thereby extend their span of longevity In the selection of quotations for inclusion in the book particular care has been taken to discard out of bounds sarcasms in-sinuations libellous observations and so on The book aims at providing the required stimulus and enthusiasm to transform the individuals by making them attuned to the idea of change in the pattern of life in conso nance with the precepts found impressive and spiritual It will enrich their knowledge and wisdom and broaden their outlook on life The watchwords and lessons in life enumerated in a separate chapter if properly understood and followed in life shall surely lead to exaltation and delight not only on this earth but also in heaven It will be of immense help to teachers preach ers and public speakers to amuse and refresh the audience either to bring them back to a receptive mood or to emphasise an analogous idea similar or parallel to the subject The book contains three appendices first one on bibliography second an index of topics and the third an index of names of authors who contributed in different spheres of life all arranged in alphabetical order which will facilitate easy reference by the readers 264 pp.

Zustand: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

Zustand: New. pp. xiv + 447-870.

Zustand: New. pp. xxviii + 444.

Zustand: New. Brand New. Soft Cover International Edition. Different ISBN and Cover Image. Priced lower than the standard editions which is usually intended to make them more affordable for students abroad. The core content of the book is generally the same as the standard edition. The country selling restrictions may be printed on the book but is no problem for the self-use. This Item maybe shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

Zustand: New. pp. xxviii + 870.

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