A Dictionary of Classified Quotations (Classic Reprint): From Authors of All Nations and Periods, Grouped Under Subject Headings, With Full Index of ... Annotated List of Authors (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A practical, thoroughly organized reference for writers, speakers, and readers alike. This handbook gathers thousands of quotable passages and places them under clear subject headings, making it easier to find just the right thought for any occasion. The work promises utility, enrichment, and inspiration for a wide range of readers.

This edition emphasizes a large, carefully chosen collection, including extracts from Greek, Latin, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and more, all rendered in English. It offers an extensive indexing system to help you locate quotations and trace their sources with precision, supporting study and reference across many topics and periods.

• Describes about two thousand subject-headings to categorize quotes by theme, mood, and purpose.


• Provides an index of cross-references to guide readers to related passages elsewhere in the book.


• Includes a broad mix of voices from different languages and eras for well-rounded research.


• Designed to assist clergymen, lecturers, journalists, and authors in preparing speeches and writing with flair.

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