Selected quotation

"There is no explanation for evil. It must be looked upon as a necessary part of the order of the universe. To ignore it is childish, to bewail it senseless."

~ William Somerset Maugham, "The Summing Up"



Various books with quotations, aphorisms and proverbs:

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

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

Chinese Proverbs

Everyday Positive Thinking

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

Ancient Wisdom: The Book of Proverbs With Devotions for Today

The Yale Book of Quotations

Apronisms: Pocket Wisdom for Every Day

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

Doonesbury.com's The War in Quotes

The Book of Positive Quotations, 2nd Edition

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