quotations

A collection of quotations by Chinese leader Mao Tsetung, addressing over thirty topics, including the Communist Party, war and peace, political work, unity, revolutionary heroism, youth, and women.

Contains 16,000 quotations and proverbs of the last 2,500 years in more than 1,000 subject categories.

Contains one-hundred illustrated, hand-lettered quotations meant to inspire and encourage.

"From slogans in pamphlets to speeches at the gallows, phrases from the American Revolution still echo throughout our culture. The ideas shared by colonists, soldiers, and spies inspired rebellion and shaped a new nation. Today, they inform our views of America's promise and principles. Young historians will learn about the lives of the people who coined certain famous and influential phrases. This . . . book . . . will also explore the historical background of certain powerful words and the reasons why the words are still so potent today"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a story about a grandmother who has different sayings about manners.

Demonstates how traditional Spanish-language proverbs and sayings about manners and human relations that a grandmother might repeat apply to ordinary situations that arise during the course of the day.

Offers exerpts from the personal and public writings of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and others addressing such issues as patriotism, love, friendship, and justice.

Because success does not take the same form for everyone, Richard Shea turned to the world's greatest thinkers for time-tested thoughts on how to enjoy a rich and fulfilling life. The quotations are divided into more than twenty themes.

Presents 365 inspirational meditations from both ancient and modern thinkers including Buddha, Abraham Lincoln, Anne Frank, and others.

In his first year of college football, Tom Brady's coaches thought he was too slow, and could not throw the ball hard enough. He later went on to win four Super Bowl championships.