Selected quotation

"At a dinner party one should eat wisely but not too well, and talk well but not too wisely."

~ William Somerset Maugham, "A Writer's Notebook"



Various books with quotations, aphorisms and proverbs:

365 Inspirational Quotes (365 Days Perpetual Calendars)

Apronisms: Pocket Wisdom for Every Day

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

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

The Yale Book of Quotations

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

Doonesbury.com's The War in Quotes

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

Ancient Wisdom: The Book of Proverbs With Devotions for Today

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

The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations

Best Quotations for All Occasions