Proverbios morales

The Proverbios morales (c. 1355) is a work by Santob de Carrión de los Condes. This collection draws from Old Testament, Talmudic, and Hebrew poetic traditions, notably influenced by the Hebrew poet and philosopher Ibn Gabirol. The Proverbios morales introduced the grave sententiousness and aphoristic concision characteristic of Hebrew poetry into Spanish literature. Proverbs are succinct sayings that express common ideas and beliefs, found in all spoken languages and originating from oral tradition. They often convey wisdom and rules of conduct, with similar kernels of wisdom appearing across different cultures and languages.12