Quotations Books

Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (1/07)

Texas, being the largest state south of the Canadian border, is not only big, but it has been observed as one of the most unique states. Politicians, entertainers, media, visitors, wanna-be Texans, and many home grown locals can tell you what is great about Texas. "1001 Greatest Things Ever Said About Texas" is just that - a conglomeration of quotes expressed by many famous and not so famous people.

A smile came across my face when I read this blurb from a traditional cowboy song because it brought back memories of me singing it as a child:

"Then come and sit by my side ere you leave us,
Do not hasten to bid us adieu,
Just remember the Red River Valley
And the cowboy who loved you so true."

Most of us remember when President Kennedy was shot and what we were doing when we heard the news. But, do we know that Lady Bird Johnson, just moments before the shots rang out, said to the President:

"You can't say Dallas doesn't love you!"

Infamous Texas' own, Audie Murphy said:

"Bravery is just determination to do a job that you know has to be done."

Lee Trevino explains:

"If you've ever driven across Texas, you know how different one area of the state can be from another. Take El Paso. It looks as much like Dallas as I look like Jack Nicklaus."

Donna Ingham's compilation, "1001 Greatest Things Ever Said About Texas," is a great bathroom book, or a book left in a guest room for visitors to enjoy while appreciating the humor and seriousness of Texas. Everyone will enjoy reading the quote and eventually come up with the same conclusion as William Blakley did: "Texas is neither southern or western. Texas is Texas."

This is a great book for coaches, as it is filled with strong quotes to be used for teaching and motivating players.

The nature of a quip or a quote is that is needs to be short and to the point. That is exactly what this book does with business topics and why it is perfect for an article, speech, or to jazz up your ezine. For more of the same but with a lighter feel, also purchase WorkLaughs: A Jollytologist Book: Quips, Quotes, and Anecdotes about Making a Buck ASIN:051722819X

This is the first in the series of seventeen one liner books I have done on sports. This book was so much fun to compile. If you love the great characters of sports and the things they said, then you will love this book. They're all here from Ali to Jordan. If you would like any info about this or any of my books, please contact me at glennliebman.com. Thank you.

The many quotes that were arranged and can be found in this book are excellent for use in your daily walk and for much instruction in the Lord. I found these to be quite useful in understanding certain topics found in the Bible, and sometimes found Spurgeon's quotes to be quite humorous. If there is any quotation book to get, this is a must have!

This provocative book offers images of Christ from Christian writers across the twenty centuries since the birth of Jesus. The contents are arranged by century. The variety is intense and wonderful. Samples from writers as varied as Augustine, Patrick, Anthony of Egypt, Catherine of Sienna, Margery Kempe, Julian of Norwich, Evelyn Underhill, and Howard Thurman. A book to read devotionally. A gift for yourself. A gift for others.

Hi fellas, I read only one of his writtings and I was just fascinated. Nothing else to say, but the only hope is that editors will print some more books by Petre Tutea or either about him.Thx.

Having lost my first hero some time ago I still use his good humor and even temper as a base for my life. Although I'll never be him, it is doubtful anyone will ever be me. I read this entire book of quotes in one sitting. I have passed some quotes along to people I know will get something from them... To this book I would add this toast "To Our Fathers... and their Sons." If "Father" is a special word to you, Buy this book. Buy several in fact and give them as gifts. They will be appreciated

Mr. Vernon,

Your article in BBC online today (7 March 2008) was brilliant! In an eloquent and precise manner, you discussed not only Doug Adams, but also philosophy, mathematics and cosmology! My own interpretation:

What is "42"? It is alpha and the omega. It is something and it is nothing. It is death and rebirth. Numbers tell us "how much" but do not tell us "Why?" and "Wherefore". We are children standing on the precipice of the great unknown. Do we jump, or do we remain, safe upon the white cliffs? My family "jumped" to a place called "America" and my children shall "jump" into an undiscovered country called "space". This is our destiny, we, the explorers and questioners; we, the one animal species that asks "Why?".

Best wishes, Jeff Zekas, Susanville, California
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