What really are proverbs, where do they come from, how are they disseminated and what function do they have in modern society? Those are questions that are often asked when people reflect on the ...

PROVERBS not only are packed with wisdom, but they also reflect the culture, society and the people who use them. Studying proverbs may lead to analyses that have linguistic as well as cultural ...

"If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together." That was one piece of advice passed along at the just-concluded Democratic National Convention. The words were spoken by New ...

A proverb is wisdom packed in a brief and crisp sentence. Born of words of the wise, a proverb not only proffers advice based on experience but it also reflects the linguistic, cultural and social ...

The Proceedings of the American Academy for Jewish Research was one of the preeminent journals on the international Jewish studies scene. Publisher Information The Academy represents the oldest ...

An author of more than 20 books, he was celebrated worldwide for telling African stories to a captivated world audience. He was also accorded his country’s highest award for intellectual achievement, ...