Renowned as a humorist as well as a novelist, mark twains famous wit made him of one of the most famous of american personalities. Some interesting, and sometimes amusing, quotations from women such as. The washington post published the short book thats titled the portable bloomberg. Famous writers and philosophers often express lifes irony wrapped up as comedy and humor helps to drive the point home. Elisabeth demarse was bloombergs head of marketing in the 1990s and confirmed her role when the booklet surfaced publicly in 2001 when bloomberg was running for mayor. Bloomberg has long been accused of making offensive and belittling remarks about women s appearances and sexuality. Bloomberg quotes book filled with sex jokes, profanity. Covering a broad range of topics men, women, love and romance, marriage, family, human nature, aging, the quest for gender equality, work and occupations, joy and sorrow, nature, the environment, and more the quotations are divided into subject categories and arranged chronologically by the authors date of birth. See more ideas about inspirational quotes, words, wisdom. A book of quotations dover thrift editions by susan l. Sappho, queen elizabeth i, harriet tubman, susan b. When i first spotted this book at the book store, i thought, hey cool, an entire book of women s quotes. Second marriage is the triumph of hope over experience.
A book of quotations dover thrift editions by sappho. Women s wit and wisdom a book of quotations dover thrift. With over 500 offerings from the most quoted writer in the english language, this modestly priced volume provides a luxurious assortment of memorable and profound thoughts. Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving us. Anthony, eleanor roosevelt, helen keller, erma bombeck, oprah winfrey 0486411230 9780486411231 a gently u. Womens wit and wisdom ebook por 9780486111858 rakuten. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Read women s wit and wisdom a book of quotations by available from rakuten kobo. In nine cases out of ten, a woman had better show more affection than she feels, opined jane austen. Cool site unified computer science tr index, indiana. This musthave compilation includes over 400 memorable quotes, uttered over the last 2,500 years by sappho, queen elizabeth i, harriet tubman, eleanor. One of the most recognizable and revolutionary names in twentiethcentury womens fashion, coco chanel. Anthony, eleanor roosevelt, helen keller, erma bombeck, oprah winfrey, susan l.
This work of expansion was by far the greatest work of our people during the years that intervened between the adoption of the constitution and the. A book of quotations dover thrift editions by sappho, queen elizabeth i, harriet tubman, susan b. Where possible, sources and dates are cited for each quote. A book of quotations dover thrift editions sappho, queen elizabeth i, harriet tubman, susan b. These are just a few of more than 400 memorable quotes in this volume, expressed over the past 2,500 years by female poets, novelists, historical figures, celebrities, entertainers, and others. Broken down into many categories, the quotes address topics like marriage, children, household, life, and death, just to name a few. Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from.
The paperback of the the wit and wisdom of abraham lincoln. Anthony, eleanor roosevelt, helen keller, erma bombeck, oprah winfrey, many other. I found it intriguing that someone who died in 1900 could so well describe the ills of society today. Booklet of mike bloombergs wit and wisdom could haunt. Youll find plenty of short, witty sayings produced by women over the years in this book. A book of quotations paperback labors bookstore paperback68 pagesyear published 2000 blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving us wordy evidence of the fact, said mary ann evans, a. And then i spotted a book of quotes by mark twain and another book by oscar wilde. Covering a broad range of topics men, women, love and romance, marriage, family, human nature, aging, the quest for gender equality, work and.
Covering a broad range of topics men, women, love and romance, marriage, family, human nature, aging, the quest for gender equality, work and occupations, joy and sorrow, nature, the environment, and more the quotations are divided into subject categories and arranged. In this superlative collection of quotations by the great irish playwright and wit, readers will find the very best of wildes scintillating comments on art, human nature, morals, society, politics, history, and numerous other subjects. Lee women s wit and wisdom a book of quotations por disponible en rakuten kobo. The wit and wisdom of michael bloomberg, which was compiled by a woman. These funny quotes also shed light on more than a little bit of the truth in the form of witty wisdom.
Anthony author, eleanor roosevelt author, helen keller author, erma bombeck author. The wit and wisdom of abraham lincoln this is a concise collated collection of around 400 quotations from president abraham lincoln these thoughtprovoking and memorable remarks reveal that lincoln was not only one of the most eloquent of american presidents, but also,that he had considered thoughts about a wide range of issues. The wit and wisdom of michael bloomberg, is a compendium of allegedly sexist, crude, and offcolor remarks that bloombergs employees heard him make, including if women wanted to be appreciated for their brains, theyd go to. Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving us wordy evidence of the fact, said mary ann evans, a. A married gay man representing himself publicly as straight not a word so commonly used to represent sexuality in the 19th century was eventually drawn into the courts of great britain surprising wilde beyond his comprehension.
Yes, these are all actual quotes, reads the note written by elisabeth demarse, the. A book of quotations dover thrift editions paperback august 24, 2000 by sappho author, queen elizabeth i author, harriet tubman author, 4. Abc news obtained one of the remaining original booklets, titled the portable bloomberg. Jeanchristophe napias is an author, illustrator, and editor of books on fashion. Michael bloombergs past comments about women and rape. Covering a broad range of topics men, women, love and romance, marriage, family, human nature, aging, the quest for gender equality, work and occupations, joy and sorrow, nature, the environment, and more the quotations are divided into subject categories and arranged chronologically by. A book of quotations dover thrift editions kindle edition by sappho author, queen elizabeth i author, harriet tubman author, susan b. Thats the way michael bloomberg once characterized a competitor in new yorks financial industry, according to a book of quotes presented to the billionaire. Michael bloombergs employees created a book purportedly. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about women s wit and wisdom. Covers love, family, human nature, aging, work, joy, sorrow, more. Critics the book of quotes is reopening an inconvenient chapter in bloombergs career. Over 400 memorable quotes, uttered over the last 2,500 years by sappho, queen elizabeth i, harriet tubman, susan b.
Oscar wilde, for all his wit and wisdom was a man unable to survive his abbreviated lifetime. Nearly 400 quotations include such thoughtprovoking and memorable remarks as. Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving us wordy evidence of the fact, said mary ann evans. A book of quotations 2000, paperback at the best online prices at. Booklet of mike bloombergs wit and wisdom could haunt him during presidential bid. Over 400 memorable quotes, uttered over the last 2,500 years by sappho, queen elizabeth i, harriet tubman, eleanor roosevelt, helen keller, erma bombeck, oprah.
Some are cynical, some are helpful, but all come from various women writers, celebrities, and others over the past 2,500 years. The world according to coco the wit and wisdom of coco chanel. This concise compendium offers his astute observations on a variety of subjectsfrom women to warfare. Conveniently arranged by topic, the source of each quote is fully identified for subjects ranging from love and marriage to truth, beauty, death, music, and more. Author, journalist, lecturer, wit, and sage, twain created enduring works that have enlightened and amused readers of all ages for generations. Over 400 memorable quotes, uttered over the last 2,500 years by sappho, queen elizabeth i, harriet tubman, eleanor roosevelt, helen keller, erma bombeck, oprah winfrey, and many other historical figures and personalities. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The book claims to be an unauthorized collection of unauthorized sayings, while an editors note says that the quotes are all real. This collection of his best quips is sure to amuse and entertain as you read his memorable truisms on everything from love to travel.