Editor Frank Mead has gleaned the finest and most thought-provoking quotations from such varied sources as Tennyson, Mark Twain, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ibsen, Shakespeare, and the Bible. This invaluable reference, based on the wisdom of the ages, can inspire themes for speeches, enliven reports and presentations, and serve as a guide to productive living. Often humorous, sometimes controversial, always inspiring, these quotations add dimension to speech, writing, and daily reflection.