Selected quotation

"Truth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth, but by washing away from it all that is not gold."

~ Lev Tolstoy



Various books with quotations, aphorisms and proverbs:

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

The Book of Positive Quotations, 2nd Edition

Doonesbury.com's The War in Quotes

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

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

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

Apronisms: Pocket Wisdom for Every Day

Ancient Wisdom: The Book of Proverbs With Devotions for Today

The Yale Book of Quotations

Everyday Positive Thinking

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

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