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Wisecracks, wit and wisdom of the current times.
Author : Merrit Malloy
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corporation
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 26,86 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780806512204
Wisecracks, wit and wisdom of the current times.
Author : Editors of Reader's Digest
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 45,20 MB
Release : 2012-12-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 162145018X
A thorough revision and update of the best-selling Reader’s Digest original Quotable Quotes will bring this timeless classic into the 21st century. The new collection will feature words of wisdom, wry witticisms, provocative opinions, and inspiring reflections from history's greatest figures, such as Benjamin Franklin, William Shakespeare, Socrates, Abraham Lincoln and scores more. It will also contain the best quips and quotes from modern celebrities like Colin Powell, Garrison Keillor, John Stewart, Steve Jobs, J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, Conan O'Brien, Jerry Seinfeld, Barack and Michele Obama, Lady Gaga, and well beyond. Sometimes all it takes is a poignant observation to turn our entire outlook on a topic, or even life itself, upside down. Whether readers are looking to polish a speech, get a quick laugh, or be inspired by the wisdom of the world's greatest minds, Quotable Quotes will provide them with unique insights and revelatory perceptions. With this up-to-date yet timeless edition, this book will have relevance for all readers, old and young, on subjects that range from life to the universe and everything in between: family, friends, work, death, taxes, religion, the modern world, literature, pop culture, and more. "Our belief was that if we kept putting great products in front of customers, they would continue to open their wallets" --Steve Jobs "The world is more malleable than you think, and it's waiting for you to hammer it into shape." --Bono
Author : Buckner F. Melton
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 40,44 MB
Release : 2014-05-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1612342876
No group is quoted--and misquoted--more often than America's founders. When a political controversy heats up, the nation's speechwriters, politicians, reporters, editorial writers, and talking heads try to influence the debate by quoting their words. Year in and year out, teachers and political buffs look to their wisdom to illuminate the issues. How much easier it would be to find every key quote by the founders in a single source. The Quotable Founding Fathers, edited by Buckner F. Melton, Jr., provides just that source--a compilation of some 2,500 quotes summing up the wit and wisdom of the founders. While some of these quotations can be found in general quotation compilations such as Bartlett's, these volumes offer only a fraction of what's available. The Quotable Founding Fathers mines deeper into the founders' essays, diaries, letters, speeches, and sermons to extract all the nuggets that are significant to the history of the country-- and to the ongoing debate about the meaning of democracy in America.
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Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 14,21 MB
Release : 1993-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780809236817
The creative arts. Literature. Drama film. Music. The media. Education.
Author : Charles Kyriakou
Publisher :
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 30,70 MB
Release : 2017-11-02
Category :
ISBN : 9781973205449
The Ultimate Book of Famous Quotes - 10,000 Famous Quotations to Inspire, Motivate, Comfort and Cheer You! The Ultimate Book of Famous Quotes is perhaps the biggest collection of quotations on Amazon, and at 10,000 entries is up to five times larger than comparable publications to date. This huge collection of quotations has been carefully curated to give you that "light bulb moment" on reading each and every quote. Whether that be to give you a new perspective on life and living, or simply to make you laugh out loud, this collection will not disappoint.The Ultimate Book of Quotes contains quotations from notables throughout history to the present day - from Albert Einstein, Nelson Mandela, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Mahatma Gandhi, all the way to cultural heroes from stage, screen and fashion, such as Coco Chanel and Lady Gaga. The range of quotations is simply astounding, and the number and diversity of notables whose contribution have been catalogued will amaze you. I very much hope that this book will continue to be a go-to reference to you for years to come.Each quotation is shown along side the famous person it is ascribed to, and all quotations are grouped by category so that you can find important quotations associated with your interests.
Author : Ronald Reagan
Publisher : Regnery Publishing
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 49,26 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Capturing the essence of Ronald Reagan's personality, wit, and charm, The Quotable Ronald Reagan includes over 600 of his most memorable quotations on a wide variety of topics.
Author :
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 14,1 MB
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Design
ISBN : 179720811X
Words to Live By is a gorgeous book of 50 illustrated quotes by 50 inspiring women. Discover intelligent and powerful quotes such as: "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement" by Helen Keller, "Turn your wounds into wisdom" by Oprah Winfrey, "Every great dream begins with a dreamer" by Harriet Tubman, and more. This visually stunning book is filled with Jade Purple Brown's custom illustrated typography, alongside her bold, colorful illustrations of women, nature, and more. • A smart, positive, empowering collection of quotes by female role models • The ultimate book for women • Jade Purple Brown's modern and cool illustration style illuminates these uplifting and positive quotes by remarkable women. Keep this lovely ebook close at hand for a dose of strength and inspiration, whenever you need it. A great book for Mother's Day, Women's History Month, birthdays, and graduations Perfect for those who loved Great Quotes from Great Women: Words from the Women Who Shaped the World by Peggy Anderson, Beautifully Said by Quotabelle, and Badass Affirmations: The Wit and Wisdom of Wild Women by Becca Anderson
Author : Mark Twain
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 29,67 MB
Release : 2009-11-18
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0486473198
One of America's greatest storytellers, Samuel Clemens had something witty and wise to say on just about any topic. Gathered from his classic novels, diary entries, newspaper articles, and correspondence, this collection of wry quips and quotes reflects his keen observations on animals, critics, doctors, laughter, politics, youth, and more.
Author : Thomas Jefferson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 34,84 MB
Release : 2006-05-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0691122679
More than any other Founding Father, Thomas Jefferson made his reputation on the brilliance of his writing, and few writers have said so much on so many subjects. This comprehensive book demonstrates that thoroughly.
Author : François-Marie Arouet (Voltaire) (1694-1778)
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 50,73 MB
Release : 2021-06-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1684482933
The author of more than 2,000 books and pamphlets, Voltaire (François-Marie Arouet, 1694-1778) was one of the most prolific writers of the eighteenth century, and also one of the wittiest and most insightful. This unique collection of over 800 of Voltaire’s wisest passages and choicest bons mots runs the gamut on topics from adultery to Zoroaster, in both English and French. Drawing from a wide range of his publications, private letters, and remarks recorded by his contemporaries, The Quotable Voltaire includes material never before gathered in a single volume. English translations appear alongside the original French, and each quote is thoroughly indexed and referenced, with page numbers for both the first known publication edition of each entry and the most recent edition of Voltaire’s works. The book also features over 400 quotes about Voltaire, including commentary by eighteenth-century luminaries like Samuel Johnson, Catherine the Great, Casanova, and John Adams, as well as an eclectic assortment of modern-day personages ranging from Winston Churchill and Jorge Luis Borges to Mae West and Mike Tyson. Lavishly illustrated with nearly three dozen images of Voltaire-related art, this collection opens with a scholarly essay that recounts the great man’s life and reflects on his outsized influence on Western culture. Whether you are a Voltaire scholar or a neophyte, The Quotable Voltaire is the perfect introduction to a brilliant mind.