Many great things have been said since the beginning of time. Many are wise, many are funny, and some are both. Wise Words and Quotes presents classic sayings that encourage, inspire, and entertain.
Women of all ages will appreciate and relish the thoughts, words, and advice offered in Great Quotes From Great Women. Some of the most recognizable and revolutionary women from Eleanor Roosevelt, Mother Teresa and Rosa Parks to Harriet Tubman, Katherine Hepburn, and Gloria Steinem – have influenced millions. Perfect for any woman, this delightful book, with black and white illustrations and short biographical sketches brings their statements to life.
From George Washington to Martin Luther King, JR., to Margaret Thatcher, Great Quotes from Great Leaders offers the insights and wisdom of the world’s most inspirational and dynamic leaders. You will not only be uplifted by the quotes and intrigued by the biographical sketches provided, you will be moved to share these thoughts with colleagues
Humorous and inspirational quotes from America’s 43 Presidents
“The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.'” —Ronald Reagan
“Fighting battles is like courting girls: those who make the most pretensions and are boldest usually win.” —Rutherford B. Hayes
“The pay is good and I can walk to work.” —John F. Kennedy
The President of the United States of America is the most powerful person in the world, the leader of the world’s foremost economic and military power with global interests and an unparalleled global reach. The nation’s GDP is close to a quarter of the world’s total and its military budget is almost as great as the rest of the world’s military expenditure put together. So when U.S. Presidents speak people listen. Since George Washington became the first President of the United States in 1789, 42 men have occupied that powerful position, some more memorably than others. Many have been great orators, whose words have given hope and inspiration to the American people, and even the world, during difficult times; some have had very little of note to say and some have sought to deceive; while others at times have managed to put their feet firmly in their mouths. Illustrated with photographs throughout, this book is a celebration of the political rhetoric, wisdom, humor, and gaffes that have been spoken and written by those 43 Presidents of the United States.
“There is no such thing on earth as an uninteresting subject; the only thing that can exist is an uninterested person,” declared the philosopher and wit G. K. Chesterton (1874–1936). The extent and variety of the author’s writings―comprising journalism, history, biography, apologetics, poetry, plays, and detective fiction―attest to his own diversity of enthusiasms. This rich and thought-provoking anthology draws from Chesterton’s vast treasury of publications to present his most trenchant observations on education, humor, literature, religion, politics, class, and other topics.
Editor Bob Blaisdell offers an insightful introduction to Chesterton’s life and works and identifies the source of each quotation. Organized thematically, the quotes range from quips from Chesterton’s Father Brown mysteries (“The most incredible thing about miracles is that they happen.”) and novels (“Marriage is a duel to the death which no man of honour should decline.”) to his newspaper columns (“An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered.”) and essays (“No man must be superior to the things that are common to men.… Not only are we all in the same boat, but we are all seasick.”).
This book is an anthology of 217 quotes from George Bernard Shaw and 73 selected facts about George Bernard Shaw. George Bernard Shaw receives a Nobel Prize for Literature 1925. Between 1879 and 1883 George Bernard Shaw earned only £6 from his writings. His wife Charlotte resolved to have no children and abstained from sex completely throughout the marriage. As a music critic, George Bernard Shaw championed the German composer Richard Wagner. George Bernard Shaw is the only person to have been awarded both a Nobel Prize for Literature (1925) and an Oscar (1938) for work on transcribing Pygmalion (adaptation of his play of the same name). At the age of 16, George Bernard Shaw lived through the breakup of his parent’s marriage, as his mother left to live with her singing coach. Shaw stayed with his father. Shaw actually hated the George in his name, and used just Bernard Shaw. George Bernard Shaw was known to dislike aristocrats and nobleman. One time he received invitation from local lord stating: “Lord C. Will be home Tuesday between 4 and 6”. Bernard Shaw returned invitation and wrote down: “George Bernard Shaw too”. Shaw’s views on sex, marriage, and domestic bliss stemmed from his seduction, at 29, by Jenny Paterson, a woman he later described as “sexually insatiable.” George Bernard Shaw was a vegetarian. “I’m an atheist and I thank God for it.” “Lack of money is the root of all evil.” “Never wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pig likes it.” “There are two tragedies in life. One is to lose your heart’s desire. The other is to gain it.” “The English are not a very spiritual people, so they invented cricket to give them some idea of eternity.” “A book is like a child: it is easier to bring it into the world than to control it when it is launched there.” “A fashion is nothing but an induced epidemic.” “A fool’s brain digests philosophy into folly, science into superstition, and art into pedantry. Hence University education.” “A gentleman is one who puts more into the world than he takes out.” “A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.” “A happy family is but an earlier heaven.” “A learned man is an idler who kills time by study.”
This book is an anthology of 160 quotes from Ernest Hemingway and 70 selected by Blago Kirov facts about Ernest Hemingway. It grants Hemingway’s reflections on subjects ranging from the Old Man to the Sea; in addition, the book shows the personality of Ernest Hemingway into more human light: Ernest Hemingway proposed the following epitaph for his tombstone: “Pardon me for not getting up.” Hemingway never wrote for the movies. Hemingway’s maternal grandparents were from England. Throughout his lifetime, Hemingway lived in Oak Park, Kansas City, Italy, Toronto, Chicago, Paris, Key West, Cuba, and Idaho. Hemingway often drank with James Joyce in Paris. In 1948, in Venice, Hemingway fell in love with the then 19-year-old Adriana Ivancich. The love affair inspired the novel Across the River and Into the Trees. Hemingway preferred to work standing up, spending hours and hours at a time on his feet, moving only to shift his weight from one leg to the other. “A man can be destroyed but not defeated.” “Fish,” he said softly, aloud, “I’ll stay with you until I am dead.” “Fish,” he said, “I love you and respect you very much. But I will kill you dead before this day ends.” “Never sit a table when you can stand at the bar.” “Show the readers everything, tell them nothing.” “There is no friend as loyal as a book.” “There isn’t always an explanation for everything.” “Work every day. No matter what has happened the day or night before, get up and bite on the nail.”
This book is an anthology of 205 quotes from Thomas Jefferson and selected by Blago Kirov facts about Thomas Jefferson. It grants his reflections on subjects ranging from Happiness and Americans to Art of Life; in addition, the book shows the personality of Thomas Jefferson into a different than legend, more human light: Thomas Jefferson had 12 grandchildren, and many of them lived with him at the same time. Thomas Jefferson wrote about 19,000 letters during his lifetime. Thomas Jefferson used a machine called a polygraph that made copies as he wrote. Thomas Jefferson kept pet mockingbirds. His favorite bird was named Dick. Thomas Jefferson was a very gifted violin player. “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” “Eat to live, don’t live to eat.” “1.Never put off till to-morrow what you can do to-day. 2. Never trouble another for what you can do yourself. 3. Never spend your money before you have it. 4. Never buy what you do not want, because it is cheap; it will be dear to you. 5. Pride costs us more than hunger, thirst, and cold. 6. We never repent of having eaten too little. 7. Nothing is troublesome that we do willingly. 8. How much pain has cost us the evils which have never happened. 9. Take things always by their smooth handle. 10. When angry, count ten, before you speak; if very angry, a hundred.”
Joyce Meyer is a well known and well respected Christian author and speaker. She is best known for her television broadcast ministry and her charismatic personality. Her positivity and inspiring words are contagious and have helped many people get through tough times and brighten up their day. In this compilation, Don Pasco has selected 101 of Joyce’s most powerful quotes and provides an abundance of inspiration, spiritual faith, and positive thinking to help anyone overcome obstacles and persevere. There are quotes that relate to several different areas of life and offer a variety of different perspectives, so there is something that will appeal to everyone and ultimately help drive you in a positive direction. We all experience failures, setbacks, and disappointments at some point in our lives, but it’s all about how we respond that matters most. Sometimes all we need is a few kind words and a positive gesture to turn our whole day around and make life more bearable and less complicated. This book was designed to do just that, and help lift your spirits and leave you feeling more positive, disciplined, and in control of your emotions and your life! What Others Are Saying About This Book: This is a heartfelt guide that will help you unleash your burdens and find your positive. Everyone has times of sadness and stress and sometimes something as simple as reading a positive quote can flip your situation positive. Nicely done! By Cathy W. Fabulous quotes that inspire a person to live life to the best and show you, yep you really are blessed! By Mary Ann If you like Joyce as I do, you’ll love this! By Kay H.
