Henry Davidoff

This is an old book, and many of the quotations are older still. However, it does have a lot of quotations about a ton of different things, from poems and random novels to the bible and newspaper articles. I wish there weren't quite so *many* quotes from the bible, it does seem to lean heavily that way. But it's an interesting book to open to a random page and read a quote or two about a random subject.

Bloody opinionated book. Always has a smart-alec comment on everything. But then again I suppose that's the point...

This book is very handy for those situations where you want to look smart. Whether trying to impress a member of the opposite sex or ... I don't know. That's what I use it for.

The Pocket Book of Quotations brings together thousands of the thoughts that have changed the hearts and mind of mankind, that have advanced civilization, progress, even the cause of love.
Lines from great speeches, poems, plays, songs, and novels are included. Every quotation is listed under alphabetically arranged subject headings. There is a complete Author Index, and the Table of Contents gives every subject and heading.
This essential reference volume will familiarize you with famous show more sayings and their authors. Now you can quote accurately and quickly by using this compact, comprehensive collection. show less