Eyes That See Do Not Grow Old - by Guy Zona (Paperback)

About the Book

Zona, who has collected the proverbs of Italy, Africa, and Native Americans, now presents the reflections on life, the sage advice, and the eye-opening observations expressed in common Latino sayings and proverbs from Mexico, Central America, and South America. While highlighting the values and traditions of individual cultures, these wise sayings also remind readers of the universality of human behavior and beliefs, fears and hopes.

Book Synopsis

Reflections on life, sage advice, and eye-opening observations expressed in common Latino sayings and proverbs from the individual cultures of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

• He who speaks sows, and he who listens harvests.
  
• Don't be like the shadow: a constant companion, yet not a comrade.
  
• A good beginning is half the work done.
  
• Envy shoots at others and wounds herself.
  
• The new pleases and the old satisfies.
  
• Rare is the person who can weigh the faults of another without putting his thumb on the scales.

From the Back Cover

Reflections on life, sage advice, and eye-opening observations expressed in common Latino sayings and proverbs from the individual cultures of Mexico, Central America, and South America: He who speaks sows, and he who listens harvests. Don't be like the shadow: a constant companion, yet not a comrade. A good beginning is half the work done. Envy shoots at others and wounds herself. The new pleases and the old satisfies. Rare is the person who can weigh the faults of another without putting his thumb on the scales.

About the Author

Guy A. Zona has collected the proverbs of Italy, Africa, and Native Americans. He lives in Clearwater, Florida.