Author: John M. Shanahan
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060194111
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
You don't have to be a genius to sound like one. Here's a collection of the most profound and provocative wit and wisdom in the English language in two lines or less. Edited by entrepreneur John M. Shanahan, who created the wildly successful Hooked on Phonics program, this wonderful book presents the best that has been thought and said on every imaginable topic. Classified by such themes as "Truth, Lies, and Deception," "Men, Women, and Relationships," and "Passions, Virtues, and Vices," these quotes contain timeless messages for all humankind. Oscar Wilde: "A man who marries his mistress leaves a vacancy in that position." Charles de Gaulle: "The cemetery is filled with indispensable men." Abraham Lincoln: "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." Sophocles: "Men of ill judgment oft ignore the good that lies within their hands, till they have lost it." Perfect for anyone who has ever been left speechless, this book will make you as glib as Oscar Wilde, as profound as Winston Churchill, and as wise as Aesop. Inspirational, entertaining, and thought-provoking, this is one collection that no library or bookshelf should be without.
The Most Brilliant Thoughts of All Time (In Two Lines or Less)
Author: John M. Shanahan
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060194111
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
You don't have to be a genius to sound like one. Here's a collection of the most profound and provocative wit and wisdom in the English language in two lines or less. Edited by entrepreneur John M. Shanahan, who created the wildly successful Hooked on Phonics program, this wonderful book presents the best that has been thought and said on every imaginable topic. Classified by such themes as "Truth, Lies, and Deception," "Men, Women, and Relationships," and "Passions, Virtues, and Vices," these quotes contain timeless messages for all humankind. Oscar Wilde: "A man who marries his mistress leaves a vacancy in that position." Charles de Gaulle: "The cemetery is filled with indispensable men." Abraham Lincoln: "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." Sophocles: "Men of ill judgment oft ignore the good that lies within their hands, till they have lost it." Perfect for anyone who has ever been left speechless, this book will make you as glib as Oscar Wilde, as profound as Winston Churchill, and as wise as Aesop. Inspirational, entertaining, and thought-provoking, this is one collection that no library or bookshelf should be without.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060194111
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
You don't have to be a genius to sound like one. Here's a collection of the most profound and provocative wit and wisdom in the English language in two lines or less. Edited by entrepreneur John M. Shanahan, who created the wildly successful Hooked on Phonics program, this wonderful book presents the best that has been thought and said on every imaginable topic. Classified by such themes as "Truth, Lies, and Deception," "Men, Women, and Relationships," and "Passions, Virtues, and Vices," these quotes contain timeless messages for all humankind. Oscar Wilde: "A man who marries his mistress leaves a vacancy in that position." Charles de Gaulle: "The cemetery is filled with indispensable men." Abraham Lincoln: "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." Sophocles: "Men of ill judgment oft ignore the good that lies within their hands, till they have lost it." Perfect for anyone who has ever been left speechless, this book will make you as glib as Oscar Wilde, as profound as Winston Churchill, and as wise as Aesop. Inspirational, entertaining, and thought-provoking, this is one collection that no library or bookshelf should be without.
The 2,548 Wittiest Things Anybody Ever Said
Author: Robert Byrne
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 145164891X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 674
Book Description
A fresh selection of sharp, witty zingers gathered from both famous and utterly unknown (but very quotable) sources, by the editor of the popular quote collection The 2,548 Best Things Anybody Ever Said. Robert Byrne’s quote books are widely praised as authoritative and accessible sources of sayings for any and all occasions. Byrne’s own wit, diligent research, and creativity combine to form a fresh go-to reference that serves readers better than Google—no Wi-Fi required. The 2,548 Wittiest Things Anybody Ever Said is an all-new collection of clever quips and laugh-out-loud punch lines from Gracie Allen to Frank Zappa, on such topics as sex, divorce, religion, fashion, animals, and money: STEVE MARTIN: “I’d do anything for a good body except exercise and eat right.” JON STEWART: “War is God’s way of teaching Americans geography.” NORA EPHRON: “Successful parents have adult children who can pay for their own psychoanalysis.” This compilation, to be enjoyed by generations young and old, deserves a place of honor on every language lover’s bookshelf.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 145164891X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 674
Book Description
A fresh selection of sharp, witty zingers gathered from both famous and utterly unknown (but very quotable) sources, by the editor of the popular quote collection The 2,548 Best Things Anybody Ever Said. Robert Byrne’s quote books are widely praised as authoritative and accessible sources of sayings for any and all occasions. Byrne’s own wit, diligent research, and creativity combine to form a fresh go-to reference that serves readers better than Google—no Wi-Fi required. The 2,548 Wittiest Things Anybody Ever Said is an all-new collection of clever quips and laugh-out-loud punch lines from Gracie Allen to Frank Zappa, on such topics as sex, divorce, religion, fashion, animals, and money: STEVE MARTIN: “I’d do anything for a good body except exercise and eat right.” JON STEWART: “War is God’s way of teaching Americans geography.” NORA EPHRON: “Successful parents have adult children who can pay for their own psychoanalysis.” This compilation, to be enjoyed by generations young and old, deserves a place of honor on every language lover’s bookshelf.
Well Said, Well Spoken
Author:
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 9780761977704
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Designed to meet the needs and interests of busy principals and teachers, this easy-to-access collection of quotations can be used as "attention-getters, point-makers, openers, closers, and clinchers for all occasions." The classic and contemporary quotes and anecdotes in the collection feature topics and sources not found in other references for the general public. The collection offers more than 160 subjects principals and teachers care about most; over 700 quotations; current and timely topics added to time-tested favorites; and cutting-edge and provocative quotes included with traditional sayings. In addition to the usual respected scholars, statesmen, writers, politicians, and philosophers, the collection includes quotes from real teachers, administrators, and students, and non-traditional sources such as Sitting Bull, the Ayatollah Khomeini, the Grateful Dead, Mike Tyson, and rapper Ice T. (Also contains a short list of other resources.) (NKA)
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 9780761977704
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Designed to meet the needs and interests of busy principals and teachers, this easy-to-access collection of quotations can be used as "attention-getters, point-makers, openers, closers, and clinchers for all occasions." The classic and contemporary quotes and anecdotes in the collection feature topics and sources not found in other references for the general public. The collection offers more than 160 subjects principals and teachers care about most; over 700 quotations; current and timely topics added to time-tested favorites; and cutting-edge and provocative quotes included with traditional sayings. In addition to the usual respected scholars, statesmen, writers, politicians, and philosophers, the collection includes quotes from real teachers, administrators, and students, and non-traditional sources such as Sitting Bull, the Ayatollah Khomeini, the Grateful Dead, Mike Tyson, and rapper Ice T. (Also contains a short list of other resources.) (NKA)
Between the Lines
Author: Jodi Picoult
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451635818
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Told in their separate voices, sixteen-year-old Prince Oliver, who wants to break free of his fairy-tale existence, and fifteen-year-old Delilah, a loner obsessed with Prince Oliver and the book in which he exists, work together to seek his freedom.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451635818
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Told in their separate voices, sixteen-year-old Prince Oliver, who wants to break free of his fairy-tale existence, and fifteen-year-old Delilah, a loner obsessed with Prince Oliver and the book in which he exists, work together to seek his freedom.
The Most Brilliant Thoughts of All Time (in Two Lines Or Less)
Author: John M. Shanahan
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780060932329
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This collection of the world's choicest--and briefest--witticisms confers the power of the perfect quote! This wonderful book collects the best of what has been thought of and said on every imaginable topic.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780060932329
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This collection of the world's choicest--and briefest--witticisms confers the power of the perfect quote! This wonderful book collects the best of what has been thought of and said on every imaginable topic.
We've Been Through So Much Together, and Most of it was Your Fault
Author: Ashleigh Brilliant
Publisher: Brilliant Enterprises
ISBN: 9780880071826
Category : Epigrams, American.
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Contains 360 Ashleigh Brilliant created epigrams originally designed as postcards.
Publisher: Brilliant Enterprises
ISBN: 9780880071826
Category : Epigrams, American.
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Contains 360 Ashleigh Brilliant created epigrams originally designed as postcards.
Inspirational Quotes For All Occasions
Author: Bangambiki Habyarimana
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304343146
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Welcome to this collection of motivational and inspirational quotes. Collected from various books and different authors, these quotes are full of wisdom you need to shape your character and ensure you succeed in your private, social and professional life. Enjoy
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304343146
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Welcome to this collection of motivational and inspirational quotes. Collected from various books and different authors, these quotes are full of wisdom you need to shape your character and ensure you succeed in your private, social and professional life. Enjoy
Tweet This Book
Author: Sayre Van Young
Publisher: Ulysses Press
ISBN: 1569758646
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Packed with great short quotes, this is the perfect tool for spicing up ones tweets. The A-to-Z organization makes it quick and easy to find tweetable quotes on everything from love and hate to lust and repentance.
Publisher: Ulysses Press
ISBN: 1569758646
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Packed with great short quotes, this is the perfect tool for spicing up ones tweets. The A-to-Z organization makes it quick and easy to find tweetable quotes on everything from love and hate to lust and repentance.
The Most Brilliant Thoughts of All Time
Author: John Shanahan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Quotations, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This collection of the world's choicest--and briefest--witticisms confers the power of the perfect quote! Featuring a free CD, this wonderful book collects the best of what has been thought of and said on every imaginable topic.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Quotations, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This collection of the world's choicest--and briefest--witticisms confers the power of the perfect quote! Featuring a free CD, this wonderful book collects the best of what has been thought of and said on every imaginable topic.
The Generic Male
Author: Nick Wheeler
Publisher: Vantage Press, Inc
ISBN: 9780533153114
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
A collection of thoughtful essays and vignettes. Each story features a variety of insightful thoughts on the interplay between men and women, views on the Internet, Iraq, and government intrusion. Nick Wheeler's The Generic Male is an optimistic view on the present world despite current social and political tumoil.
Publisher: Vantage Press, Inc
ISBN: 9780533153114
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
A collection of thoughtful essays and vignettes. Each story features a variety of insightful thoughts on the interplay between men and women, views on the Internet, Iraq, and government intrusion. Nick Wheeler's The Generic Male is an optimistic view on the present world despite current social and political tumoil.