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"Both optimists and pessimists contribute to society. The optimist invents the airplane, the pessimist invents the parachute."

~ George Bernard Shaw



Various books with quotations, aphorisms and proverbs:

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

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

The Yale Book of Quotations

The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations

Great Quotes from Great Leaders

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

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

Everyday Positive Thinking

Chinese Proverbs

Apronisms: Pocket Wisdom for Every Day

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

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