Selected quotation

"Many clever men like you have trusted to civilisation. Many clever Babylonians, many clever Egyptians, many clever men at the end of Rome. Can you tell me, in a world that is flagrant with the failures of civilisation, what there is particularly immortal about yours?"

~ Gilbert Keith Chesterton



Various books with quotations, aphorisms and proverbs:

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

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

Everyday Positive Thinking

Best Quotations for All Occasions

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

8,789 Words of Wisdom

Great Quotes from Great Leaders

Ancient Wisdom: The Book of Proverbs With Devotions for Today

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

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

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

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