Selected quotation

"But what we call our despair is often only the painful eagerness of unfed hope."

~ George Eliot, "Middlemarch"



Various books with quotations, aphorisms and proverbs:

The Most Brilliant Thoughts of All Time (In Two Lines or Less)

The Yale Book of Quotations

A Continual Feast: Words of Comfort and Celebration, Collected by Father Tim

Best Quotations for All Occasions

Oxymoronica: Paradoxical Wit & Wisdom From History's Greatest Wordsmiths

Apronisms: Pocket Wisdom for Every Day

365 Inspirational Quotes (365 Days Perpetual Calendars)

The Wise and Witty Quote Book: More than 2000 Quotes to Enlighten, Encourage, and Enjoy

The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations

The Ultimate Guide to the Perfect Word: Quotes - Titles - Poetry - Tips - Words

Great Quotes from Great Leaders

Chinese Proverbs