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Title: Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources
Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources" by the Rev. James Wood is a collection of notable quotations compiled in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work includes phrases, maxims, proverbs, definitions, and aphorisms that pertain to various subjects, such as life, literature, science, and morality. The collection aims to provide readers with insight and wisdom gathered from a wide range of ancient and modern thought. At the start of the text, the editor shares his purpose for creating this work, emphasizing the need for a more extensive compilation of quotations that addresses contemporary interests. He explains that while there are many excellent collections available, this one seeks to encompass a broader array of wisdom, especially from modern writings that reflect current societal concerns. The preface also outlines the book's organization, which is alphabetical rather than topical, and establishes the Editor's intention to present meaningful insights that are thought-provoking and relevant to the reader's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wood, James, Rev., 1820-1901

EBook No.: 48105

Published: Jan 29, 2015

Downloads: 731

Language: English

Subject: Quotations

Subject: Quotations -- Dictionaries

Subject: Aphorisms and apothegms -- Dictionaries

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-08T20:43:58Z Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources

This edition has images.

Title: Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources
Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources" by the Rev. James Wood is a collection of notable quotations compiled in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work includes phrases, maxims, proverbs, definitions, and aphorisms that pertain to various subjects, such as life, literature, science, and morality. The collection aims to provide readers with insight and wisdom gathered from a wide range of ancient and modern thought. At the start of the text, the editor shares his purpose for creating this work, emphasizing the need for a more extensive compilation of quotations that addresses contemporary interests. He explains that while there are many excellent collections available, this one seeks to encompass a broader array of wisdom, especially from modern writings that reflect current societal concerns. The preface also outlines the book's organization, which is alphabetical rather than topical, and establishes the Editor's intention to present meaningful insights that are thought-provoking and relevant to the reader's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wood, James, Rev., 1820-1901

EBook No.: 48105

Published: Jan 29, 2015

Downloads: 731

Language: English

Subject: Quotations

Subject: Quotations -- Dictionaries

Subject: Aphorisms and apothegms -- Dictionaries

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:48105:3 2015-01-29T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Wood, James, Rev. en 1