Selected quotation

"Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom, in the pursuit of truth as in the endeavour after a worthy manner of life."

~ Bertrand Russell, "Unpopular Essays"



Various books with quotations, aphorisms and proverbs:

Everyday Positive Thinking

Offerings: Buddhist Wisdom for Every Day (Offerings for Humanity)

The Book of Positive Quotations, 2nd Edition

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

Chinese Proverbs

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

Best Quotations for All Occasions

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

Great Quotes from Great Leaders

Positive Thinking Every Day: An Inspiration for Each Day of the Year

8,789 Words of Wisdom

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