Civilization's Quotations: Life's IdealRichard Alan Krieger Algora Publishing, 2007 - 344 pages These 8,000 clever and insightful sayings, organized by theme, will enrich the prose of writers, public speakers and anyone seeking to lead or persuade. It also provides a wealth of inspirational affirmations to guide us in our lives. Chinese proverbs, Roman maxims and the wisdom of writers from William Penn to Kahlil Gibran cover themes from humility and patience to courage, will and action. The topics are arranged in a sequence that begins with birth and progresses through the seasons of the "Ideal Life." When possible, each quotation flows into the next one so that the whole section reads almost like a speech given by one person. In other sections, one quotation plays off another, creating a lively discussion amongst the authors. |
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... is about creating yourself.” — George Bernard Shaw “Life is what you make it.” — Grandma Moses “Life is either a daring adventure, or it is nothing.” — Helen Keller “Life moves on, whether we act as cowards or heroes.” — Henry Miller ...
... is about creating yourself.” — George Bernard Shaw “Life is what you make it.” — Grandma Moses “Life is either a daring adventure, or it is nothing.” — Helen Keller “Life moves on, whether we act as cowards or heroes.” — Henry Miller ...
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Life's Ideal Richard Alan Krieger. “What is important in life is life, and not the result of life.” — Goethe “Life is not so much a matter of position as of disposition.” — Andrew Carnegie “There are two ways to live your life. One is as ...
Life's Ideal Richard Alan Krieger. “What is important in life is life, and not the result of life.” — Goethe “Life is not so much a matter of position as of disposition.” — Andrew Carnegie “There are two ways to live your life. One is as ...
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... is not the end, but the journey.” — Old proverb “The journey of a thousand leagues begins with a single step.” — Lao-tse “The distance is nothing; it is only the first step which counts.” — Madame du Deffand “What is the use of running when ...
... is not the end, but the journey.” — Old proverb “The journey of a thousand leagues begins with a single step.” — Lao-tse “The distance is nothing; it is only the first step which counts.” — Madame du Deffand “What is the use of running when ...
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... is the sole subject we study and learn.” — “Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.” — Emerson ... what we are, but know not what we may be.” — Shakespeare “Nothing is so terrible than activity without insight ...
... is the sole subject we study and learn.” — “Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.” — Emerson ... what we are, but know not what we may be.” — Shakespeare “Nothing is so terrible than activity without insight ...
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... is no hindrance to subtlety of intellect.” — John Viscount Morley “Not education, but character, is a man's greatest ... what one has, or even what one does, which expresses the worth of a man, but what he is.” — Henri Amiel “Our ...
... is no hindrance to subtlety of intellect.” — John Viscount Morley “Not education, but character, is a man's greatest ... what one has, or even what one does, which expresses the worth of a man, but what he is.” — Henri Amiel “Our ...
Contents
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Attitude 168 Influence 168 Inspiration 169 Opportunity 169 | 169 |
GRATITUDE | 170 |
Thankfulness 171 Praise 172 Pleasing 172 Value 173 Worth | 173 |
FORGIVENESS | 174 |
Confession 175 Mercy | 175 |
CHARITY | 176 |
Generosity 177 Giving 177 Helping 178 Caring 179 Gifts | 180 |
Contentment 183 Contemplation 184 Silence | 185 |
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Cheerfulness 61 Joy 62 Wonder 64 Pleasure 64 Joking 66 Jesting 67 Humor 67 Wit 68 Laughter 68 Play 69 Leisure | 70 |
GOODNESS | 71 |
Kindness 74 Purity 75 Innocence 75 Greatness 75 Greatness | 76 |
The Golden Rule | 79 |
Trust 84 Sincerity 85 Ideals | 85 |
WISDOM | 86 |
Knowledge 91 Understanding 93 Mind 94 Intellect 96 Intellect | 98 |
Thinking 99 Thought 100 Logic | 102 |
Reason 104 Theory 106 Consciousness 106 Sense 106 Ideas | 110 |
Opinion 111 Memory | 112 |
WORDS | 113 |
Speech 116 Talking 119 The Tongue | 120 |
LISTENING | 121 |
Writing 122 Poetry 124 Style 126 Quotations 127 Language | 127 |
EDUCATION | 128 |
Teaching 130 Scholars 131 Learning 131 Studying 133 Books | 134 |
Stories 136 Myths 137 Reading 137 Practice 138 Curiosity | 139 |
PRUDENCE | 141 |
Patience 141 Waiting 143 Tolerance 143 Economy 144 Moderation | 145 |
Temperance 145 Caution 146 Safety 147 Secrets | 147 |
FAITH | 148 |
Believing 149 Promise 150 Hope 151 Wishing 152 Vision | 153 |
Dreaming 155 Miracles 157 Optimism | 158 |
WILL | 159 |
Desire 160 Wanting 161 Passion 162 Goals 163 Ambition | 164 |
Perseverance 165 Endurance 166 Choice 167 Enthusiasm | 167 |
COURAGE | 187 |
Bravery 189 Boldness 189 Valor 190 Heroism 191 Strength and Weakness | 192 |
Mastery 193 Talent 194 Invention 195 Creativity 196 Imagination 197 Originality | 197 |
ACTION | 198 |
Doing 200 Deeds 202 Duty 203 Motivation 204 Habit | 204 |
Experience | 205 |
WORK | 206 |
Labor 209 Employment 210 Occupation 211 Business 211 Trade | 212 |
Profit 213 Industry | 214 |
Discipline | 215 |
SUCCESS Achievement 218 Winning 219 Victory 219 | 219 |
WEALTH | 220 |
Money 221 Riches 224 Prosperity 226 Luxury | 227 |
POWER Fame 229 Popularity 230 Glory 231 Ruling 232 | 232 |
JUSTICE Law 236 Lawyers 238 Government 239 Politics 241 Leadership 242 | 242 |
CIVILIZATION | 243 |
Society 244 Tradition 245 Custom 246 Culture 246 Fashion | 247 |
History 248 Nations 249 Country | 250 |
Humanity 252 Crowds 253 Mankind 253 Men 255 Women | 256 |
FAMILY | 259 |
Ancestors 260 Home 260 Marriage 262 Parents 265 Mother | 267 |
Father 267 Children | 268 |
FRIENDSHIP Loyalty 276 Neighbors 276 Company 277 | 277 |
FREEDOM Liberty 279 Differences 280 | 280 |
NATURE | 294 |
AGE | 301 |
HEALTH | 307 |
SCIENCE Numbers 319 | 319 |
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