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The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations

A classic since 1953 with over 20,000 quotes from over 3,000 authors.


Famous Last Words

Apt Observations, Pleas, Curses, Benedictions, Sour Notes, Bons Mots, and Insights from People on the Brink of Departure


Stretch Your Wings

Famous Black Quotations for the Young


American Quotations

An exhaustive collection of profound quotes from the founding fathers, presidents, statesmen, scientists, constitutions, court decisions


The Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations


Last Words of Saints and Sinners

700 Final Quotes from the Famous, the Infamous, and the Inspiring Figures of History


America's God and Country: Encyclopedia of Quotations

Contains over 2,100 profound quotations from founding fathers, presidents, constitutions, court decisions and more


The Law

This 1850 classic is an absolute must read for anyone interested in law, justice, truth, or liberty. A most compelling and revolutionary look at The Law.


Bartlett's Familiar Quotations

A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature (17th Edition)


The Stupidest Things Ever Said by Politicians

Rise up, America -- and laugh out loud at the greatest gaffes that no spin doctor could possibly fix!


The 776 Even Stupider Things Ever Said

Another great collection of stupidity


Quotable Quotes

Wit and Wisdom for All Occasions from America's Most Popular Magazine


The Most Brilliant Thoughts of All Time

You don't have to be a genius to sound like one. Here's a collection of the most profound and provocative wit and wisdom in the English language in two lines or less.


2,715 One-Line Quotations for Speakers, Writers & Raconteurs

Invaluable sampler of witticisms, epigrams, sayings, bon mots, platitudes and insights chosen for their brevity and pithiness.


Phillips' Book of Great Thoughts Funny Sayings

A stupendous collection of quotes, quips, epigrams, witticisms, and humorous comments for personal enjoyment and ready reference.


Quick Quips and Quotes; 532 Things I Wish I Had Said

Quick Quips and Quotes is the Ultimate Collection of one liners.


Bartlett's Book of Anecdotes

The ultimate anthology of anecdotes, now revised with over 700 new entries.


Quotations for Public Speakers

A Historical, Literary, and Political Anthology


Liberty - The American Revolution

This compelling series traces the events leading up to the war and America's fight for freedom.


Founding Fathers

The story of how these disparate characters fomented rebellion in the colonies, formed the Continental Congress, fought the Revolutionary War, and wrote the Constitution


Libertarianism: A Primer

David Boaz, director of the Cato Institute, has written a simple introduction to Libertarianism inteneded to appeal to disgruntled Democrats and Republicans everywhere.


The Libertarian Reader

Classic and Contemporary Writings from Lao-Tzu to Milton Friedman


Thomas Paine: Collected Writings

All the classics: Common Sense / The Crisis / Rights of Man / The Age of Reason / Pamphlets, Articles, and Letters

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Lord ActonLiberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is the highest political end.
Lord ActonFreedom degenerates unless it has to struggle in its own
defence.
Lord ActonAnd remember, where you have a concentration of power in a few hands, all too frequently men with the mentality of gangsters get control. History has proven that. All power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Douglas AdamsHuman beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
Franklin P. AdamsNothing is more responsible for the good old days than a bad memory.
Henry Brooks AdamsPolitics, as a practise, whatever its professions, has always been the systematic organization of hatreds.
John Quincy AdamsAlways stand on principle, even if you stand alone.
AeschylusTime as he grows old teaches all things.
AeschylusOnly when man's life comes to its end in prosperity can one call that man happy.
AesopIt is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.
AesopThe shaft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle's own plumes. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction.
AesopThe smaller the mind the greater the conceit.
AesopThe gods help them that help themselves.
AesopAny excuse will serve a tyrant.
AesopFamiliarity breeds contempt.
AesopBe content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
AesopNever trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
AesopDo not count your chickens before they are hatched.
AesopSelf-conceit may lead to self-destruction.
AesopWe hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
AesopWhile I see many hoof marks going in, I see none coming out. It is easier to get into the enemy's toils than out again.
AesopBetter be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
AesopUnion gives strength.
AesopI will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath.
AesopOutside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
AesopBeware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
AesopA crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.
AesopAppearances often are deceiving.
AesopSlow and steady wins the race.
AesopWe would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.
AesopNo act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
AesopPeople often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.
AesopThinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find - nothing.
Publius Terentius AferIn fact, nothing is said that has not been said before.
Publius Terentius AferModeration in all things.
Publius Terentius AferFortune helps the brave.
African ProverbDon't look where you fall, but where you slipped.
African ProverbOnly a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet.
Herbert Sebastien AgarThe truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear.


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