This dictionary brings together over 4,000 quotations of speakers and writers throughout history - from Homer, Shakespeare, and the Bible to Pogo, Mae West, Ronald Reagan, an many others, making this volume the best pocket-sized quote book available. It provides the tried and true quotations that people most often search for. The quote on the tip of your tongue is now at your fingertips. This distills the most memorable words of the past with a view to the concerns of today...filling the need for a comprehensive, up-to-date dictionary of quotations. This book emphasizes American quotations and the words of 'doers' - politicians, entertainers, athletes, minority leaders, and others who have addressed topics of importance to our times. Compact and enjoyable to read, this is an ideal reference for students, business people, writers, aspiring MCs, public speakers, crossword puzzle fans, word buffs, and all users of the English language.
