Selected quotation

"Religion assures us that our afflictions shall have an end; she comforts us, she dries our tears, she promises us another life. On the contrary, in the abominable worship of atheism, human woes are the incense, death is the priest, a coffin the altar, and annihilation the Deity."

~ François-René de Chateaubriand



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)

The Yale Book of Quotations

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

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

Ancient Wisdom: The Book of Proverbs With Devotions for Today

Doonesbury.com's The War in Quotes

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

The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations

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

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

8,789 Words of Wisdom

Chinese Proverbs