Selected quotation

"When they are preparing for war, those who rule by force speak most copiously about peace until they have completed the mobilization process."

~ Stefan Zweig, "Stellar Moments in Human History"



Various books with quotations, aphorisms and proverbs:

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

The Yale Book of Quotations

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

101 French Proverbs

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

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

The Book of Positive Quotations, 2nd Edition

Chinese Proverbs

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

Best Quotations for All Occasions

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

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