Quotations Books

OSWALD CHAMBERS, THE BEST FROM ALL HIS BOOKS, was published in 1987, seventy years after his death. He was primarily a preacher who spoke what God led him to say.

The book has a portrait of Chambers on the dust cover. He had an intense face with sharp, but kind features. There is a brief foreword by his daughter Kathleen and an informative introduction by Virginia Verploegh Steinmetz. The book has been edited by Harry Verploegh. There is a system of notations that tell where the selections were previously written, and an easty-to-follow key of the sources. It is a book filled with much wirting. There are 398 pages printed in a small type face.

Chambers was born in Scotland in 1874. His father was a preacher, and his mother was influenced by the famous preacher Charles Spurgeon. As a young man, he planned to be an artist, but he felt the call to the ministry in his twenties.

He became an evangelist with an international ministry. That the work of Oswald Chambers is preserved is a miracle. During World War I, he moved with his family to Egypt, where he established YMCA desert camps. During the two years he spent there, he kept a diary, and some of his thoughts were preserved on paper. He died in 1917 at the age of forty-three.

He preached without interest in writing. His wife Gertrude had a personal system of shorthand, and she went around taking notes because she realized the remarkable value of his God-annointed words. His writing helps Christians seeking the will and mind of God.

His classic, My Utmost for His Highest: Selections for Everyday, is also a valuable book to read. It provides the reader an opportunity to do some serious soul searching leading to a closer daily walk with God. THE BEST FROM ALL HIS BOOKS is easier to read because it is arranged in topics in alphabetical order. Perhaps it provides an easier way to cut one's teeth on the profound and very richly inspired thought processes of this remarkable man. It keeps the reader from having to dig through a massive amount of material to find thoughts on a certain subject.

Sometimes one can pick up the book and read a selection that is very short, maybe just a sentence. Here is an example: "God does not expect us to work for Him, but to work with Him." Here is one more: "Purity is not a question of doing things rightly, but of the doer on the inside being right."

There are also lengthy essays on various subjects. Reading and meditating on these can provide spiritual growth, comfort, and joy.

"The Best From All His Books" is an excellent compilation of some of Oswald Chambers' more profound yet simple statements from his various titles.

Included are comments from the areas of "Abandonment" to "Zeal" and a bunch of categories in between. While I have read Utmost for His Highest and a couple of other books, the quotes come from several books I have yet to read.

Read and enjoy wise sayings from a true man of God whom God still uses to minister to many people today! Highly recommended.

Oswald Chambers was an anointed man of God who had a lot of spiritual depth to share. This volume serves as a handy reference to anyone's library. Such a rich legacy illustrates that a person's suffering is not in vain. In addition to what it does in developing that person's character, it also encourages fellow travelers in our journey with God.

Harry Verploegh is to be commended for compiling this collection. It hits its intended target. Gifted communicators are gifts of God who enrich the lives of all of us as we gain glimpses of what've they've learned.

The writings of Oswald Chambers have long made me a dedicated reader and student of the black and white simplicity of his understanding of how God works in our lives. This second gathering of the best of all his books is yet another example of just how deeply in-tune Oswald was to his path...and offers a reminder with every subject listed. "You can never give another person that which you have found," Chambers wrote, "but you can make him homesick for what you have." You will definitely want this. Shelia...Fendersac@AOL.com

Collection of witty, funny, sarcastic or apprantely innocent quotations from famous and not so famous people.

Book is well organized. Quotations are divided into categories. These categories are given in alphabetical order starting from 'Actors and Acting, 'Advertising' to 'Writers and Writing' and 'Youth'. Surprisingly there is no topic with Z! You may also find some every interesting categories. Just to give you an idea there are quotations on 'Quotations', 'Insults and Invective' and 'Censorship'.

For every quotation there is, along with the author name, a brief description of where and when was it said/used and in some cases why was it used. That adds to the meaning of the quote.

Such as why Winston Churchill said 'And they say the old man's getting deaf as well'.

At the end of book, apart from the keywork index, there is also an author index, in case you need quotes from a particular person.

A useful book for adding spice to your speech and writing or just skim through it for literally pleasure.

Just to quote an example from the book: 'I know heaps of quotations, so I can always make quite a fair show of knowledge' -- O. Douglas

This book was great. I loved every quote. It had a lot of excellent ideas. I will make you laugh and teach you life leason's at the same time. One of my friends loaned it to me and I had to go out and get my own. If you like quotes then you will love this book.

A fantastic book of quotations, and the most comprehensive collection of humorous quotes I've yet to come across. The organization is excellent, with an adequate list of themes serving as the table of contents. Further aiding discovery of the perfect quote is an index of authors/sources, and a very well developed keyword index. Both of these supplemental indices are a bit confusing, but not overly so. They list the applicable theme and the numbered entry under that theme; there are no page numbers given. It's a bit confusing on the first few uses, after that it is simple.

The book is a fun, quick read as well, dense (with its relatively small print) with goodies from John Updike, Cheryl Tiegs, Henry Kissinger, Frank Zappa, George Foreman, P. J. O'Rourke, etc. I heartily recommend it.

This is a treasure trove of humor for all occasions. There are many books of quotations from all kinds of people and for all occasions and topics; but here the book keeps to what is humorous.It is a great source to have handy; but it also makes for wonderful light hearted reading ,just to start at the front and to keep going.It is organized several ways so that a quote on a subject or by personality is easy to find. It was published in Britain so has a lot of lines that are new over here.
Here are a couple I enjoyed;

On being told that his fly buttons were undone,Winston Churchill commented;"No matter,dead birds do not leave the nest."

To her husband a chicken farmer in California,after a flash flood had wiped out his entire flock. "I told you to stick to ducks."

"Oh what a wonderous bird is the Pelican!
His beak holds more than his belican.
He takes in his beak,food enough for a week,
But I'll be damned if I know the helican."

"I opened it at page 96--the secret page,on which I
wrote my name to catch out borrowers and book sharks."
Flan O'Brien

It'd be hard to find a better book of humorous quotes.

Books continually pass through my office shelves--as an editor and a writer. Terry Glaspey has created a "keeper" or a book that will remain on my shelves. Why?

He combines simple stories, quotations from well-known people about the value of books with outstanding design. The overall effect is a beautiful package which celebrates the printed page. What a great effort. Get this book--even if you buy it used.

Although not as good as the author's previous book "Great Books of the Christian Tradition," I did enjoy the picturesque tribute to books and the quotes about books from various authors. This is a book solely for booklovers and will probably not appeal to anybody else. Since I share Glaspey's love of books, I found this slender and lovely volume enjoyable. I just wish his last book previously mentioned was as nice and hardbound since I use it so much! - Brad Clark

Beautifully illustrated and interspersed with wonderful quotes from book lovers, literature buffs and readers who read for life. It's hard to believe this exquist book is out of print already. I've owned my copy for a couple of years now and I pull it off the shelf re-read sections (or the entire book) every couple of months.

I hope that Amazon can find this out-of-print book for you! This slim hardcover book, is a feast for the eyes, as well as the mind. Each of the eight chapters is beautifully illustrated with a variety of pictures depicting mankind's love affair with books over history. Each chapter has a few pages by the author, but then he includes a LOT of quotes from various thinkers on reading and libraries from centuries past. One of the quotes is used on Amazon bookmarks: "When I get a little money, I buy books; and if there is any left I buy food and clothes." by Erasmus.

Two of the chapters I especially enjoyed are "A Place to Read" and "The Lure of Libraries". At the end of the book, a few lined but blank pages are included for "My Personal Book List" where the reader can jot down titles of books that have been recommended.

I noticed that Terry Glaspey is coming out with another book about reading and books this coming June. I'm looking forward to checking that one out!

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great book to read about zen and the size is right. You can carry them around in your pocket and read a page or two when you feel like. It may be a little difficult for beginners. I also recommend Zen Flesh Zen Bones which is much easier and a good starter for zen novice.

This is real Zen, not the nonsense that goes on now, and went on then, in the name of Zen; real non-dual, don't-believe, don't-meditate, don't-seek wisdom from some, a long long time ago, who knew what they were talking about. This is one of the best editor-translators of Zen we have, Cleary. This is a Shambhala pocket edition without being listed as such, the best kind of inexpensive, portable books made (why have they not been imitated more?) What else do you want? For it to come with fries and a drink? Go ahead and get it!

Do you want to be free? I mean really free beyond anything you can imagine? It's the truth. I'm not joking.

Words cannot express how wonderful this little book is. It has 217 or so pages and no Big type either, no big, fancy letters saying "MIND IS BUDDHA". These are actual translations of the works of Chinese and Japanese Zen masters and each one of them is a gem! I also recommend Zen Essence by the same translator. Buy it!

This book put into perspective what you need to do as far a putting forgiveness into your life. Joyce Meyer did a great job writting this book.

Joyce is a great minister and author, so I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was amazed to find that hiding away in my heart was unforgiveness. Reading this book brought total deliverance for me. As I turned the pages the Holy Spirit began to purge me. I am now on the path to building healthier relationships because the walls have come down.

Joyce always hits you where you're living. I had some forgiveness things to work through and this book helped me so much. She always seems to know just what I need.

It is powerful to forgive & allow love to replace fear & anger in our hearts. I really liked the quote "Everyday is a new day in God's mercies, don't waste today by living in yesterdays sins" it is a postive gift to all believers, when we feel forsaken, lost & unloved. As simple as truly forgiving any or all persons or actions that harm or destroy us in life's path, can restore us with peace by 1 mighty powerful word "forgiveness" which in my mind as the authors, forgiveness is linked closely to love.

As expected some of the quotes are more interesting, witty or inspirational and some are less. There is a lot of them.

I've spent two years promoting our annual 500-mile lap around New England, and I get two kinds of comments: "How could you possibly do that?" or "Sign me up NOW!" This book is for people who make the latter comment. Strickland gets why people go beyond LOVING cycling to BECOMING cyclists. The mountain biking section hooked me. I'm a long-distance tourist, and the mountain bikers who have toured with me have tended to be hot-dog-oriented teenagers. I'm not attracted to mud and racing and rocks (and I like my limbs and ribs, thank you!). But I saw a different, contemplative, spiritual side of mountain biking that helped me grow in appreciation for those who pursue it. There's something for every cyclist here -- in fact, there's multiple "somethings" -- and those of you who have ever used your wheels will appreciate instantly that there are many others who speak our hearts.

In this book the author expresses in so many ways all the different feelings about cycling that we cyclists come to grips with through our enjoyment of the sport. Well organized and vastly entertaining.

With this book, Strickland is able to convey the essence and visceral emotion that cycling evokes in everyone who rides. The quotes are well organized into chapters like Fitness, Climbing, Speed, etc. Reading this book, my emotions ran the gamut from laughing out loud, to gut level understanding, to reverence. If you are looking for a book that can help with the technical aspects of cycling, look elsewhere. If you are looking for a book that can make your cycling soul smile, this is the one.

I've always loved gambling, whether in a friendly poker game or I'll place a trifecta during lunch so after work I can see if I hit--there's a thrill in not knowing, having the possibility--I mean, maybe you won ten grand and you don't know it. I never thought much about that thrill, but when I saw this book on the shelf in Barnes & Noble and flipped it open I came across all these passages with people's insights on why and how people gamble. I never really thought of gambling in connection to belief or religion, but this book shows how gambling goes way back into the history of many cultures and how it appeals to that contest between human beings and their destinies. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand gambling better.

This book contains a lot of wit and wisdom gathered from a vast array of sources. Gambling pervades the economy of the American masculine soul, so we need to study it as art and as disease, and this book is a wonderful resources in that regard. Like the man said in the pool hall, take this book to Las Vegas along with "Das Kapital" and your lucky mojo charm.

"Eat your betting money, but don't bet your eating money," may be true for some, but betting $20 of your eating money on this book will get you food for thought. The book groups quotations in categories and starts each category with commentary by editor Paul Lyons. Quotations come from writers, gamblers, sages, and whatall from all over the world and throughout history. A sure bet if ever there was one.

The quotes, including Einstein, Shakespeare, and Woody Allen are abundantly witty, with hopeful speculation mingling with multiple sarcasm. Loved it, and fully recommend it for all levels of gambling enthusiasts. Lyons did an excellent job of editing this book, and amazingly managed to transcend the trap of the quotation book genre.

Sibling Revelry!/Parent "Releaf" is a two-sided "upside/down" book that offers two volumes under a single cover. Author Grace Witwer Householder provides the reader with an impressive and memorable compendium of humor and quotable quotes showcasing the antics of children and celebrating the fun of being a mother or a dad. Sibling Revelry!/Parent "Releaf" is enhanced with illustrations by Debbie Rittenhouse and is highly recommended, immensely pleasant, and occasionally thoughtful reading.

This two-sided "upside down" book offers two volumes under one cover. Author Grace Witwer Housholder provides the reader with an impressive and memorable compendium of humor and quotable quotes showcasing the antics of children and celebrating the fun of being a mother or a father. Enhanced with illustrations by Debbie Rittenhouse, it is highly recommended, immensely pleasant and occasionally thoughtful reading.

This is a delightful and funny book, which brought me back to the years when my sons still living at home. This is every Mothers book. If it didn't happen in your home, you know a family that it did happen to. I can hear one of my boys voices in every story. This book reminds me of my cherished copy of the Art Linkletter's book, "Kids Say the Darndest Things". "Fun in the Family Tree" will rest next to it!!!! (after sharing it with friends and family, of course!) Not only is the content beautifully written, the illustrations delighted me. kudos to both writer and illustrator!!!!!

What a fun book is Quotable Kids: Fun In the Family Tree! And, it's more than that. If you suffer from "senior memory", it will be refreshed by these moments in time. As a mother of four and grandmother of eight, I have forgotten many of the funny things I experienced with my children; and those my friends and family members experienced. This has brought to mind some of the great ones. What a great reading experience for mothers of any age!

Cudos to the author and illustrator for putting it together so well! Easy and fun reading is such a luxury these days. I savored every moment. Art Linkletter couldn't have done it better, and he was great.

Michael Maggio has managed to gather much wisdom and diversity which probes, amuses, and nurtures a man's soul. It is refreshing to encounter a work of depth, as this most assuredly is, without the sense of being pushed toward the author's own agenda. Great work! I have given several as gifts to friends and ordered five more copies. Thank you, Michael Maggio.

This collection of quotes is uplifting, inspiring and touching. I was so taken with the book that I gave copies to my male friends for Christmas. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for quotes to feed their spirit. Impressive!

Insightful, poignant, and great wisdom from men to men. Mr. Maggio obviously has collected, in one place, a wealth of wisdom for men to absorb, reflect upon and inhale into their souls.

A truly inspiring read. This book is full of insightful, empowering quotes. Quotes that will make you laugh. Quotes that will make you cry. Quotes that sing songs to your soul. Quotes that make you proud to be a man. Quotes that let you know that you are not alone in this world.

A book that I will always keep close by my side.

These quotes are great....definitely appropriate for daily living. I love quotes....and the ones included here are great, motivational and philosphical viewpoints on our daily lives. A must-buy!

True to the title! Hundreds of quotes to get you through your worst days. Whenever life drags me down I pick up this book to lift me back up. I'm so glad I bought this book.

I was amazed by the number of different quotes and the variety of people quoted in this book! The title is as promised - these are excellent quotes to live your life by everyday. These quotes are not only great for you personally, but also to share with your family, friends, and loved ones. This book helps keep you living the way you want to live. I love this book, and have already read it twice after only having it a week!

This book is a great mix between motivational, inspiring, and happy quotes that will help you get through your worst days. No matter what mood you are in, or what you are facing that day, you can turn to any page in this book and find something that fits the situation. There are five or six quotes on every page, and you could get lost in them for hours. Great for dealing with friends and family when you don't know what to say, or for making sense out of your own life. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves quotes.