"The noblest motive is the public good" (Virgil) and over 400 hundred other memorable sayings from authors, statesmen, military leaders, and other prominent people. Handy little book for speech writers, public speakers, and interested readers. Dover Original.
Wit and Wisdom from Poor Richard’s Almanack by Benjamin Franklin Hundreds of delightful aphorisms, carefully selected from many issues of Franklin's popular 18th-century publication: "He that lies down with Dogs, shall rise up with fleas" and many others.
Wit and Wisdom of the American Presidents: A Book of Quotations by Joslyn Pine Over 400 memorable quotes: Coolidge's "The chief business of America is business," Carter's "Whatever starts in California unfortunately has an inclination to spread," Bush's "Read my lips: no new taxes," many more.
Common Sense by Thomas Paine First published in January of 1776, this highly influential landmark document clearly and persuasively argued for American separation from Great Britain and paved the way for the Declaration of Independence.
Presidential Wit and Wisdom: Memorable Quotes from George Washington to Barack Obama by Joslyn Pine This handsome gift volume abounds in memorable presidential declarations and quips. It cites all 43 chief executives, from George Washington to Barack Obama, including written and verbal comments and remarks from inside and outside the Oval Office.
The Declaration of Independence and Other Great Documents of American History: 1775-1865 by John Grafton Thirteen compelling and influential documents: Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death," Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, Washington's First Inaugural Address, The Monroe Doctrine, The Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, more.
