Selected quotation

"All animals, except man, know that the principal business of life is to enjoy it."

~ Samuel Butler, "The Way of All Flesh"



Various books with quotations, aphorisms and proverbs:

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

The Book of Positive Quotations, 2nd Edition

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

101 French Proverbs

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

Chinese Proverbs

8,789 Words of Wisdom

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

Ancient Wisdom: The Book of Proverbs With Devotions for Today

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

Everyday Positive Thinking

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