Selected quotation

"Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing."

~ Abraham Lincoln, "Lincoln's Own Stories"



Various books with quotations, aphorisms and proverbs:

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

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

Chinese Proverbs

Everyday Positive Thinking

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

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

Apronisms: Pocket Wisdom for Every Day

The Yale Book of Quotations

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

365 Inspirational Quotes (365 Days Perpetual Calendars)

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

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