Doonesbury.com's The War in Quotes Review

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(More customer reviews)"The War in Quotes" clearly and simply documents the Orwellian double-speak that has characterized the Bush administration and the multiple strings of lies that brought us the quagmire in Iraq.

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Doonesbury.com's The War in Quotes is a startling account of the Iraq War, told entirely in the words of those who conceived, planned, advocated, and executed it. Presented in chronological order in thematic groups against a timeline of key events, this astonishing record of remarks both public and private speaks for itself, chronicling the dramatic unfolding of America's first preventative war.THAT WAS THEN"Once you've got Baghdad, it's not clear what you do with it. It's not clear what kind of government you put in place. How much credibility is that government going to have if it's set up by the U.S. military?" --Dick Cheney, 1991MIND-SET"F*** Saddam. We're taking him out." --George W. Bush, to three U.S. senators, March 2002WMD"If the president wants to go to war, our job is to find the intelligence to allow him to do so." --Alan Foley, director, CIA Weapons Intelligence, to staff, December 2002THE PLAN"There was no guidance for restoring order in Baghdad, creating an interim government, hiring government and essential services employees, and ensuring that the judicial system was operational." --3rd Infantry Division's official after-action reviewINSURGENCY"I really qualify it as militarily insignificant. They are very small. They are very random. They are very ineffective." --Maj. Gen. Ray Odierno, June 18, 2003REALITY"Does [the Iraq war strategy] make America safer?" --Sen. John Warner"I don't know, actually." --Gen. David Petraeus, in Senate testimony, September 11, 2007

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Wit and Wisdom of Robert E. Lee, The Review

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(More customer reviews)It was with great disappointment that I read in 15 minutes a book whose title had promised so much. A small, thin book to begin with, "Wit and Wisdom" is heavy on white space between too few quotes. The quotes that are collected herein appear to have been collected carelessly with little concern for their merit. The truly memorable sayings contained in this book can be counted on one hand and can be had for free with a good search engine on the internet. This is one of the few books that ever saddedned this Librarian.

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Covers topics from women to war.

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What Would Keith Richards Do?: Daily Affirmations from a Rock and Roll Survivor Review

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(More customer reviews)Not only is the most comprehensive book of Keith quotes and his wit and wisdom, it's also funny. The Keith information is pretty comprehensive-- it's a novel concept of how to tell the Keith Richards story outside of a traditional biography. Plus- you have this format of a making-fun-of-self help books that actually has a lot of pretty good self-help advice. Living life the Keith Richards way, while a humorous concept, actually makes a lot of sense, because so much of what he has to say is surprisingly smart and wise-- and you get it why he survived this long. Especially liked the Keith timeline that put forth the full biography of Keith in a way not seen before. There's some not-often seen facts about his childhood (his first gig as a teen where he got stranded at a bus stop over night, his early job demonstrating refrigerators), the run-down of his fight with "Brenda" Jagger, and the timeline of his arrests, car-crashes, and Ron Wood-related disasters. A lot of these quotes will be familiar to the rock n roll fan, and some of them will be surprising and new. And- you get Keith's mum's recipe for Shepherd's Pie. An original concept, fun, and recommended-- especially for a Stones fan.


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The perfect gift for the legions of fans of the Rolling Stones: timeless wisdom and spiritual beliefs inspired by one of the world's great survivors, Keith Richards. What is a wise man? What is a prophet? Someone with a strange, unflappable demeanor. Someone who speaks in cryptic koans, words whose meanings take years to unravel. Someone who has confronted death, God, sin, and the immortal soul. Someone unfit for this world, but too brilliant to depart it. Someone, in short, like Keith Richards. Here, at last, the wisdom of this indefatigable man is recorded and set forth. These are his visionary words: "I would rather be a legend than a dead legend." Or "Whatever side I take, I know well that I will be blamed." And—indeed—"I've never had a problem with drugs, only with policemen." Not merely a compendium of wisdom, this book is also a complete guide to the inner workings of a complex and inspired belief system, and the life of a man sanctified by fame. What Would Keith Richards Do? reminds us to learn from our mistakes, let our instincts lead us, and above all, do what Keith has done better than anyone—survive.

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The Forbes Book of Business Quotations: 10,000 Thoughts on the Business of Life Review

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(More customer reviews)I love collections of quotations and every page of this book is rich in ideas and sayings.
As with all considerable selections of quotations there is so much here to ponder, that one can never really hope to finish the book.
One drops in here and there, and gets pleasure from the reading. One quotation strikes and seems like a great truth one has always known but never articulated- another seems blatantly false- still another opens up new worlds.
As a non- businessman I do not know how useful these quotations will be to the managers and money- makers but I think anyone who enjoys a good thought will get a lot of pleasure and insight from this collection.
"To be what we are and to become what we are capable of becoming is the only end of life" Spinoza


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Quotes: to live by Review

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(More customer reviews)This 33 page book encapsulates a lifetime of observation, trial and error learning, and hard-won wisdom of its author, Bob Weinstein. It addresses several aspects of living - health, finances, relationships, and work. This faith-influenced book resonated with me on several quotes and I knew instantly where I needed to work on my life (you know, that little cringe in your gut when you KNOW it's talking about you?). It can be a dynamic tool to get you motivated and doing something to better your circumstances.
I was given this book to review and would recommend it for any person of any age in any circumstance.
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My personal journey to seek out wisdom and improvement in my life and the lives of others has resulted in this collection of quotes. May they inspire you or someone you know to be a better person and always take the high road when faced with challenging decisions. The journey is still in progress for me and will last a lifetime.

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The Speaker's Quote Book: Over 5,000 Illustrations and Quotations for All Occasions Review

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(More customer reviews)The Speaker's Quote Book--Revised and Expanded--by Roy B. Zuck is a book that is a great resource for all public speakers. Everyone who speaks or preaches needs a nice supply of great illustrations. The Speaker's Quote Book provides the attention-getting story or that "just right" quote that adds depth to any sermon or presentation.
This and over 5,000 more quotes, stories, anecdotes, and illustrations from The Speaker's Quote Book will help the pastor prepare a better sermon or the speaker present a better speech. This new collection of both contemporary and classic material puts a wealth of interest-building illustrations at one's fingertips. I believe this book can be beneficial for writers also. Roy Zuck's book has been around for awhile, but this is the new revised, expanded and updated version.

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This and the many other quotes, stories, anecdotes, and illustrations in The Speaker's Quote Book will not only help the pastor prepare a better sermon, and the speaker deliver a better speech, they will add a memorable flair to any message. This newly revised and expanded collection of both contemporary and classic material puts a wealth of illustrations at your fingertips. Everyone who speaks or preaches needs a ready supply of thought-provoking examples and resources. The Speaker's Quote Book provides the attention-getting stories and the punchy quotations that add depth to any sermon or presentation.

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The Wicked Wit of William Shakespeare: 427 Quotes, Excerpts, and Passages Review

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(More customer reviews)A very good an fun read. Instead of a long alphabetically-sorted list, the quotes are presented in an enjoyable fashion. The typography is very good. A keeper.

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The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.–Touchstone, As You Like ItMessenger: I see, lady, the gentleman is not in your books.Beatrice: No, an he were, I would burn my study–Much Ado About Nothing'Tis an ill cook that cannot lick his own fingers.–Second Servant, Romeo and JulietAll the world's a stage,And all the men and women merely players:They have their exits and their entrances.–Jacques, As You Like ItLord, what fools these mortals be!–Puck, A Midsummer Night's DreamMen of few words are the best men.–Boy, King Henry IVFrom one of the finest writers in history comes this superb collection of quotes, excerpts, and passages. THE WICKED WIT OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE is full of deliciously wicked quips and banter, embracing not just humor and comedy, but also great tragic speeches whose wit lies in the genius of their language.Known throughout the world and translated into innumerable languages, Shakespeare's plays are as eloquent and relevant today as they were when they were written more than four hundred years ago. With his unrivalled ability for the dramatist's art, his mastery of language, the wisdom of his philosophy, and his superlative understanding of human nature, Shakespeare has fired the imaginations of millions–poets, painters, novelists, dramatists, composers, choreographers, and film-makers–and continues to do so.THE WICKED WIT OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE begins with a detailed introduction to Shakespeare's life and works, and includes notes on the entries within. The quotes are divided into sections such as Drink and Food; Learning, Wisdom, and Wit; Insults and Abuse; Poverty and Riches; and Men, Women, Love, and Marriage. At the end of the book is a list of Shakespeare's works.Funny, poignant, witty, and wise, the quotes and passages included in this book will bring a smile to those who love Shakespeare's works, as well as anyone who is interested in exploring them for the first time.

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Quote Junkie: Political Edition: Some Of The Greatest Political Quotes In The History Of The World, Featuring Around 600 Great Quotes Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great book that I enjoyed thoroughly. The quotes were both inspirational and educational, even in this time of hardship that our country is enduring. I only wish that our current politicians could read this book and take the time to learn from many of the great leaders from our past.

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Some of the greatest political quotes in the history of the world, featuring around 600 great quotes.A great book for political, and history junkies.This edition offers quotes from some of the greatest men and women in the history of the world, from all corners of the world.Enjoy!

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They Never Said It: A Book of Fake Quotes, Misquotes, and Misleading Attributions Review

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(More customer reviews)It may well be true, as Roy Howard never said (p. 51) that "too much fact checking has ruined many a good news story." But the many misquotations listed here, some very well known, often have fascinating stories in themselves. In a day when, thanks to the Internet, misquotations, urban legends, and dubious "facts" fly faster and farther than ever, this book is a very valuable resource to have around.
My major complaint with this book is that I wish it had been much longer -- for example, there are numerous quotes attributed to Winston Churchill (like the one about being a liberal when you're 25) that could stand to be debunked alongside the two included in this volume.
Still, though, it's very helpful to be able to demonstrate to folks that Lenin never said anything about "useful idiots" (p. 76), that Lincoln never made the long statement beginning, "You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift..." (p. 82), or that Voltaire never "defend[ed] to the death your right to say it" (p. 124). For those reasons alone, I would recommend this book be kept and studied by anyone who cares about truth, accuracy, and stomping urban legends to the death they deserve.

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Abraham Lincoln never said, "You cannot fool all the people all the time." Thomas Jefferson never said, "That government is best which governs least." And Horace Greeley never said, "Go west, young man." In They Never Said It, Paul F. Boller, Jr. and John George examine hundreds of misquotations, incorrect attributions, and blatant fabrications, outlining the origins of the quotes and revealing why we should consign them to the historical trashcan. Many of the misquotes are quite harmless. Some are inadvertent misquotes that have become popular (Shakespeare actually said, "The best part of valor is discretion"), others, the inventions of reporters embellishing a story (Franklin Roosevelt never opened a speech to a DAR group with the salutation, "My fellow immigrants"). But some of the quotes, such as Charles Darwin's supposed deathbed recantation of evolution, falsify the historical record with their blatant dishonesty.And other chillingly vicious ones, filled with virulent racial and religious prejudices, completely distort the views of the person supposedly quoted and spread distrust and hatred among the gullible.These include the forged remarks attributed to Benjamin Franklin that Jews should be excluded from America and the fabricated condemnation of Catholics attributed to Lincoln. An entertaining and thought-provoking book, They Never Said It covers a great deal of history and sets it right.Going beyond a mere catalog of popular misconceptions, Boller and George reveal how rightists and leftists, and atheists and evangelists all have at times twisted and even invented the words of eminent figures to promote their own ends. The ultimate debunking reference, it perfectly complements handbooks of quotations.

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Success: Advice for Achieving Your Goals from Remarkably Accomplished People Review

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(More customer reviews)This book will lift you up whenever you feeling down. In life, too many negativities are being thrown at us daily. This book will serve as a reminder that our successful forefathers have gone through the exact trying times as us before they saw light at the end of tunnel. Take life challenges at the chin, fight strong, it ain't over till you say so.


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Swindoll's Ultimate Book of Illustrations & Quotes: Over 1,500 Ways to Effectively Drive Home Your Message Review

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(More customer reviews)Speaking in seminars and at roundtable groups, I found this book to be very helpful for ice breakers and discussion ideas. An informative approach to naritive speaking.

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No one tells a story like Charles Swindoll. This book is the perfect companion for pastors, teachers, ministry leaders, writers, and speakers. It is full of poignant tales, real-life funny stories, and perfect punch lines.

The book includes a lifetime of Chuck's favorite stories, illustrations, anecdotes, poems, and quotations.

Over 1,500 entries
Organized in A-Z format by topic
Extensively cross-referenced

It's now easier than ever to find the perfect story or anecdote to hook listeners and hold their attention.Listeners and readers will laugh, cry, think, and get the point'and remember it.

If you need just the right illustration to illustrate a biblical truth, to capture the audience's attention, to clarify a point, or to draw a conclusion this book will help you find it. With the right example, you can turn hostile skeptics into interested participants and turn people around spiritually.

Truth made clear through the use of just the right illustration, anecdote, story, or quotation is applied more quickly and remembered long. - Charles Swindoll

Publisher's note: This book was previously published as The Tale of the Tardy Oxcart.

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Tweet This Book: The 1,400 Greatest Quotes of All Time in 140 Characters or Less Review

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(More customer reviews)This short book combines our endless fascination with memorable and pithy quotes with the recent rise of Twitter. All of the quotes in this book were chosen so that they can fit the Twitter microblogging format - they are all at most 140 characters long. Some of the quotes are centuries old and are attributed to personages that are as far removed from our instant-information culture as they come, such as William Shakespeare, Lao Tzu and Abraham Lincoln. Nonetheless, even the quotes from these long-dead luminaries seem strangely appropriate for being posted on Twitter. This fact either speaks volumes about the timelessness of their insights, or perhaps how trite and banal they were all along and it took the advent of Twitter for us to realize this. I think I'll go with the first option, and post some of these quotes on my Twitter stream. You are all welcome to retweet them.

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Star Trek: Quotable Star Trek Review

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(More customer reviews)If you ever sat there and said, "Wow! That is so true. I wish I said that!" Now you can. Relive some of the most "Mind Opening" moments in the world of STAR TREK. By reading the same words and lines, that kept Trek going for over 30years! Broken down by topic, you can easly find the quote to fit your mood or upcoming speech. Or just to put a smile on your face.... "Even in the darkest moments, you can always find something that'll make you smile." (DS9/"In the Cards") I feel, this books will do just that. I'm keeping my copy at work... for up coming speeches and a much needed laugh. "The more complex the mind, the greater the need for the simplicity of play." (TOS/"Shore Leave")

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The Quote Verifier: Who Said What, Where, and When Review

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(More customer reviews)Two years ago, my co-workers made fun of me because I tried to use the word "eponymous" in a news release. They deleted it, saying that no one knows what that word means anymore. One of the many things I like about Ralph Keyes is that he uses words like "eponymous" -- and he expects that you'll know what it means, too. Keyes' writing will either teach you some really cool words to use at cocktail parties -- or make you wish that you had paid more attention during your 8th-grade vocabulary class.
With Quote Verifier (QV), Keyes has added more fodder to the quote mill, which he kicked off with his Nice Guys Finish Seventh. QV can be read from beginning to end, or it can be read non-linearly as a reference.
Who originally came up with "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."? Kennedy? Which one? Neither, actually. You'll find this under the alphabetical listings under ASK, where you'll find that Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes said something remarkably similar 80 years before JFK did. There's an entire section (under the "Ks") devoted to the Kennedys, especially John and Robert. Having grown up in Massachusetts, I was often treated to "Kennedyisms." John Kennedy usually cited his sources. Bobby often cited John and Ted credited Bobby.
Also, as a former and unreformed New Englander, I was ecstatic to see that theologian Reinhold Niebuhr was correctly credited for his "Serenity Prayer," as opposed to "anonymous," which I so often see. (Niebuhr's widow lived up the street from me and was the speaker at my high school graduation.) However, "Shays' Rebellion" was spelled "Shay's Rebellion," a mistake commonly made in the Midwest. Daniel Shays hasn't been quoted for saying anything remarkable, or I'm sure Keyes would have gotten his name right.
The book is organized in a very user-friendly manner. The key words in each quote are in all caps and the quotes are listed alphabetically according to the key words. An index in the back directs you to the people who said -- or didn't -- what you're trying to find. Also in the back is a key word index directing you to the quote.
If you sit down and read this book linearly as I did, a few things are bound to happen:
1) You'll hear people cited for things all over the place for things they didn't think up first. Coincidentally, I was reading the section about an army travelling on its stomach when someone made reference to it on television (attributing it incorrectly to Napoleon, as most people do according to Keyes).
2) You'll be afraid to quote anyone for fear of getting it wrong.
3) You'll wonder how long Keyes worked on digging up each quote's source. His sources range from Celestial Seasonings tea boxes and Reader's Digest (which I am going to take with a grain of salt now) to university libraries and tottering biographers of celebrities of centuries past. If someone ever found the ancient libraries of Alexandria, Keyes would be the first in line to check out who really said that an army travels on its stomach. It's kind of scary.
I wouldn't want this to be a library book that I had to return. I would want it on hand, where I could refer to it frequently and react with my notes in the margins. This book would be a good purchase for people who like to use quotes (in speeches, newsletters, classes) and want to be correct. It would make a great reference for any student or writer, as well as anyone who wants to know more about the history of our favorite expressions.


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Phillips' Book of Great Thoughts & Funny Sayings: A Stupendous Collection of Quotes, Quips, Epigrams, Witticisms, and Humorous Comments. For Personal Enjoyment and Ready Reference. Review

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(More customer reviews)this is a fantastic book to have around to read thoroughly or just to browse at your leisure. the quotes and comments vary a great deal covering many different issues and situations.
this book would come in especially handy for an individual who speaks in public. chances are if you're looking for an ice breaker or a clever anecdote, it's in this book.
organized. intelligent. a nice addition to any library.

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From Bible quotes and Christian teachings to the words of renowned historical figures, this collection of over 3,800 entries offers wit, wisdom, and an emphasis on practical living.

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Biblical Quotations for All Occasions : From the World's Greatest Source, Over 2,000 Timeless Quotes to Enrich Your Message Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this book for Christmas and have enjoyed just browsing through it, though I expect it to be useful as a reference book as well. I think the author (or maybe the publisher) did a neat job of updating the King James Version so that the quotes sound poetic but are still easy to understand. (They did away with all the words like 'thee' and 'thou' and so on.) I have recommended this to people in my church because I think its topical arrangement makes it easy to find what you're looking for in practically any subject area.

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Quote Junkie: Funny Edition: Hundreds Of Hilarious Quotes By Some Of The Most Serious Men And Women In The History Of The World (Volume 2) Review

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(More customer reviews)I always browse the net for funny quotes, but this book has everything I need in it. There are funny quotes for all types of occasions. I was surprised by some of the quotes because I didn't know that some of these people had it in them to be funny! It is a great compilation!

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