
See the world in a new light
Sparking curiosity through unique sayings from countries around the world.

Hi, we're Cat and Bon.
We believe that sayings & expressions give us a window into the stories, history and traditions of a culture. We also love how sayings across the world have a shared humanity. They show us that we all share common hopes, fears and dreams – no matter what language we speak.

Perfect for the curious explorer in you
Uncover bite-sized insights through our illustrations and content. Expand your horizons with the unique traditions and stories from different cultures around the world.

Find inspiration and humor
Discover inspiring sayings with wisdom that you can apply to your own life. Or simply lighten up your day with the quirky and amusing ones.

Celebrate our shared humanity
Explore the common hopes, fears and dreams living within unique expressions. Be reminded of how our hearts beat the same no matter what language we speak.
Sparks of Courage: Inspirational Card Deck
Sparks of Courage is an illustrated card deck of 26 inspiring Chinese expressions on the power of persistence, bravery, and grit.
Front: Translated expression with illustration
Back: The expression in Chinese, pinyin pronunciation, origins, and cultural tidbits
- 26 full color cards
- Card dimensions: 2.75” x 4.75”
- Deck depth: 0.45”
- 350 GSM (high quality matte card stock)

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Return your deck for whatever reason within 14 days
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