Selected quotation

"An Englishman is a person who does things because they have been done before. An American is a person who does things because they haven't been done before."

~ Mark Twain



Various books with quotations, aphorisms and proverbs:

8,789 Words of Wisdom

The Book of Positive Quotations, 2nd Edition

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

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

Ancient Wisdom: The Book of Proverbs With Devotions for Today

Everyday Positive Thinking

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

The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations

Chinese Proverbs

The Yale Book of Quotations

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

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