The Dictionary of Essential Quotations

Most books of quotations assume some prior knowledge. This one is different. Arranged by subject, it provides more than 3,000 quotations by writers ranging from the well known to the obscure, from Aeschylus to Nancy Reagan, from men to women, and from humorous to serious. The reader has only to look up his subject-these range from Abuse, Anger, Ambition and Americans to Words, Work, and Worry-to find a digest of the wisdom of the ages. This volume will be invaluable for anyone who must think quickly or incisively, or make a speech or presentation. Browsers, philosophers, journalists, entertainers and anyone who loves words will find this an invaluable resource.