Selected quotation

"Every age has its own poetry; in every age the circumstances of history choose a nation, a race, a class to take up the torch by creating situations that can be expressed or transcended only through poetry."

~ Jean-Paul Sartre, "Black Orpheus"



Various books with quotations, aphorisms and proverbs:

Bartlett's Familiar Quotations: A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature (17th Edition)

America's Popular Sayings: Over 1600 Expressions on Topics from Beauty to Money and Everything In Between

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

The Yale Book of Quotations

Chinese Proverbs

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

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

Doonesbury.com's The War in Quotes

The Proverbs Driven Life: Timeless Wisdom for Your Words, Work, Wealth, and Relationships

101 French Proverbs

365 Inspirational Quotes (365 Days Perpetual Calendars)

Ancient Wisdom: The Book of Proverbs With Devotions for Today