In the world there are two ancient sources of wisdom.They rightly considered folklore that conveys wisdom, in brief statements, legends and fairy tales, as well as books - the first full-fledged repository.These two phenomena could not be crossed, so today humanity has many books about the huge number of proverbs and sayings on the books.
history books in Russia
As you know, in 988 Rus adopted Christianity.In this regard, there is need for physical media, which could extend the tenets of the Orthodox faith to the whole territory of the state.Such media information about the saints of Christianity began to law books were copied by hand by monks.A significant contribution to the development of the book in Russia brought the brothers Cyril and Methodius.
During the reign of Ivan the Terrible, the need for a large number of books has greatly increased since the reservoir formed by the population of the state (the boyars), in turn, has increased markedly.The monks did not have time to rewrite the book, besides it took a very long time.In this regard, the equipment required for printing.The founder of the printed book in this country is considered to Ivan Fedorov, who by order of Ivan IV issued the first edition printing "Acts of the Apostles."
Since then, the book became an essential attribute of educated and moral people, they entered the Russian tradition and folklore: a new kind of statements - the book of proverbs.
Under Peter I the prints are not only the bearer of Christian values.There was a secular literature, performing recreational function.There were also written books and collections, in which children were taught at home and in schools.Due to the variety of publications proverb about the book began to include additional connotation.They equated to the teaching of reading and education.
book as a symbol of the teachings
Proverbs and sayings about the book attached it to the Russian folk tradition as a source of knowledge and a wealth of information.It is no accident because there was a widespread belief that an intelligent man can not become so without reading.
Books firmly entrenched in the educational system, included in the curricula of educational institutions, also the concept of "classical literature" which could not exist if the works of great writers have not been fixed in a tangible medium.
Proverbs about the book represent a combined image of media as something useful for human morality.But in the history there were many cases where the books and individual works were considered dangerous, as contained ideas contrary to the interests of power.An example of this - "The Gulag Archipelago" Solzhenitsyn's novel, which was released to the public much later than appeared from the pen of the writer.
Russian statements about books
always emphasized the value of the book in Russian folklore.An illustration of this thesis can serve as saying: "Gold is mined from the earth, and of knowledge - from books."From this it is clear that knowledge of the Russian people is equivalent to gold in value, and a good book - a fertile ground on which appears all the useful and necessary for the spiritual and moral development of man.
Proverbs about the book is inextricably linked with the process of familiarization with the information presented in it, that is, reading.In Russia, by the way, before the abolition of serfdom majority of the population was illiterate, as the peasants had no financial means to send their children to school.Nevertheless, the proverb about the book and reading its foothold in the Russian tradition, long before the state was eliminated illiteracy.
Chinese statements about books
Wise eastern thinkers could not get around a theme party books.Proverbs and sayings about the book prominently in the Chinese folk art.
Oriental statements differ special, subtle metaphors that makes them bright and elegant.Here is one of them: "Nedochitannaya book - is not passed before the end of the path."This proverb emphasizes that reading the works - a lifetime with its own characteristics and laws that man must obey.If the reading of the work is not brought to an end, then all previous actions lose their meaning remains obscure the essence and philosophy of the book, the reader can not fully appreciate its beauty.Thus, the proverb about books and reading are very common and are relevant in China.
Russian proverb about the teachings
Russian people, of course, sees education as a good for man.And since knowledge is a source book, the concept of "studies" and "reading" in the national folklore have become synonymous.That is why the proverb of the love of the book is often embodied in the statements of other species - in the sayings of the study, "Red Bird perem and learned man" - because it is impossible without self a good book.
Chinese proverb about studying
Eastern sages also highlight the incredible importance of reading for knowledge of the surrounding and himself, to improve his inner world.Therefore, China's sayings and teachings of the book - the most popular form of such smart laconic statements.
«Thou shalt not take the time in the teaching - can really miss it" - that's one example of sayings, which promoted early self-education, which is the best assistant - useful and interesting book.
