quotations

An illustrated retelling of the birth and life of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.

A republication of the 1905 text which presents over three hundred quotations by composer Ludwig van Beethoven in which he offers his thoughts and opinions on the art of composing, education, nature, God, and other matters.

A collection of statements by American author Mark Twain, drawn from his novels, speeches, short essays, notebooks, and letters.

Bessie and Elizabeth Delany, both over one-hundred years old, answer questions and offer advice on a variety of everyday topics.

Presents quotations from African-American civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., on such topics as the community of man, religion, and justice, as well as excerpts from his "I've Been to the Mountain Top" and "I Have a Dream" speeches.

A selection of excerpts from the speeches, sermons, and writings of Desmond Tutu.

Presents an A to Z collection of quotations from Abraham Lincoln on a variety of issues including slavery, his generals, and his own personal shortcomings.

Presents a biographical portrait of Thomas Jefferson, told through his own words, the observations of those who knew him, the writings of scholars and historians, and a selection of paintings, sketches, and photographs of people and places in Jefferson's life.