Selected quotation

"I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy."

~ John Adams, "The Adams Family Correspondence"



Various books with quotations, aphorisms and proverbs:

101 French Proverbs

The Book of Positive Quotations, 2nd Edition

Chinese Proverbs

Great Quotes from Great Leaders

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

8,789 Words of Wisdom

365 Inspirational Quotes (365 Days Perpetual Calendars)

Best Quotations for All Occasions

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

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

The Yale Book of Quotations

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