Reference : Quotations

This 17th edition, under Kaplan's splendid direction, contains over 20,000 quotations, representing 2,500 authors, 90 of whom are new to Bartlett's . Newcomers include Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Tony Kushner, Tammy Wynette, Margaret Atwood, Mary Oliver, Maya Angelou, Frank O'Hara, Martin Amis, Kingsley Amis, Mother Teresa, Jacques Cousteau, Rudolph Giuliani, Alfred Hitchcock, L. M. Montgomery, Eric Ambler, Jerry Seinfeld, J. K. Rowling, Katharine Graham, and Emma Goldman. With quotations presented in chronological order, in the famous Bartlett's tradition, Bartlett's gives the reader a vast panorama of the world, from the ancient Egyptians to the latest movie, from the inspirational and the beautiful to the sardonic and the downright funny. more...

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BARTLETT'S WORDS FOR THE WEDDING is an essential resource for anyone planning a wedding ceremony or renewing vows. Comprising passages from Plato, Sappho, Shakespeare, Shelley, Auden, Rilke, and many others, this gorgeous edition is a source for inspiration and an invaluable core text from which to select passages. Beautifully packaged, BARTLETT'S WORDS FOR THE WEDDING includes prose and poetry selections from ancient times to the modern day. A sample from St. Augustine: "What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like." more...

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Say the right thing at the right time. This essential reference brings together well-known (and not-so-well-known!) speakers— including those from the Bible, actors, poets, humorists, scientists, and literary and political figures—whose ideas, activism, services, talent, and labor have influenced society. Perfect for speeches for every occasion, including graduations, weddings, retirement parties, anniversaries, public speaking engagements, and so on. • Presented in an intuitive, cross-referenced organization. • Includes hilarious anecdotes and a short bio of each author, a brief contextual note for each quote, and an index of keywords to help you find the appropriate words for any occasion quickly more...

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This collection of life lessons and wisdom will help you navigate your marital journey with greater ease. You can keep your married life balanced and centered simply by the choices you make. This little book offers practical, timeless advice on such topics as:. Attitude ¥ Finances ¥ Faith ¥ Integrity ¥ Security ¥ Patience. Take to heart these simple messages, and your marriage will be blessed with happiness and peace. more...

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If you have trouble getting up in the morning, if you find that you lack motivation in your work, if you find that you really can't be bothered with your family and friends anymore, this book provides you with some of the world's finest cynical and defeatist thoughts. more...

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