Selected quotation

"My belief is that science is to wreck us, and that we are like monkeys monkeying with a loaded shell; we don't in the least know or care where our practically infinite energies come from or will bring us to."

~ Henry Brooks Adams



Various books with quotations, aphorisms and proverbs:

8,789 Words of Wisdom

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

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

101 French Proverbs

Ancient Wisdom: The Book of Proverbs With Devotions for Today

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

The Book of Positive Quotations, 2nd Edition

Chinese Proverbs

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

Everyday Positive Thinking

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

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