02180cam a22003013u 4500 64130 UtSlPG 20260610134457.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PN La Véprie, Jean de Les proverbes communs Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-12-25 Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Les proverbes communs" by Jean de La Véprie is a collection of proverbs written during the late 15th century. This book serves as a rich repository of wisdom and cultural insights, reflecting the thoughts and values of its time through various sayings that encapsulate human experiences and social norms. The proverbs cover a range of topics, from personal conduct to social relationships, providing readers with a glimpse into the moral and ethical considerations of the era. The content of the book is organized alphabetically, with various proverbs presented in a concise manner, each conveying a piece of wisdom or advice. For example, sayings like "A bon demendeur saige escondisseur" (A good question deserves a wise answer) and "Il n'est pas maçon qui pierre refuse" (He is not a mason who refuses stone) illustrate the book's focus on practical knowledge and observations about human nature. Through these proverbs, readers can explore themes of folly, virtue, and the interplay between wisdom and experience, making the collection a timeless reflection on the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Proverbs, French https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64130 104954 104954