Words of wisdom and advice for leading a good life have long been part of society, handed down from one generation to the next.

Plenty of these wise observations originated from the philosophers of Ancient Greece and Rome and went on to circulate widely among the Arabic-speaking communities of the Middle Ages, who added new sayings of their own. This collection features over 400 sayings, riddles, and aphorisms from the ancient and mediaeval world in English translation. Grouped by themes including medicine, food, politics, and nature, they derive from a range of philosophers and physicians, from Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato to al-Kindī, Ibn Hindū and al-Rāzī.

Packed with timeless advice to contemplate, share, and enjoy, this entertaining book offers readers a gateway to ancient and mediaeval cultures whose musings on philosophy, health and life are as authoritative and relevant now as they were then.

Author: Emilie Savage-Smith
Hardback
176 pages
18.4 x 11.8 cm