Download or read book A Thousand Paths to Wisdom written by David Baird and published by Sourcebooks Incorporated. This book was released on 2000-04-01 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japanese prints and textiles and four-color metallic ink. Bringing together a wide range of voices, ancient and modern, from both the East and West, each volume serves as a powerful reminder that the key to a contented life lies with the individual. Theological and philosophical thoughts from Greek mythology, Eastern and Western religion, proverbs, art, and literature offer wisdom, inspiration, and solace. Among the featured leaders, philosophers, artists, and scientists are William Butler Yeats, Salvador Dali, Benjamin Franklin, Mother Teresa, Plato, and Einstein.