Words Of Common Sense by Brother David Steindl-Rast HARDBACK 9781890151980

Words of Common SenseAuthor(s): Brother David Steindl-Rast\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Templeton Foundation Press,U.S., United States\nImprint: Templeton Foundation Press,U.S.\nISBN-13: 9781890151980, 978-1890151980\nSynopsis\nBrother David Steindl-Rast takes us on a journey to discover the wisdom preserved in common sense sayings that have been passed down through generations. These timeless words reflect the shared values cherished by people all over the world.\n\n\""When you drink from a stream, says one Chinese proverb, remember the spring.\"" From these simple words we are reminded to be grateful for even the smallest graces that we receive. Another homespun phrase tells us that \""a contented heart is a continual feast,\"" reminding us to look within, rather than without, for the source of our happiness.\n\nWords of Common Sensereveals the thread of human experience expressed in the worlds proverbs and sayings. It helps us connect with cultures other than our own and recognize ou.