Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

A curated anthology of concise sayings, aphorisms, proverbs, mottoes, and definitions drawn from ancient and modern, English and foreign sources, arranged alphabetically by the initial word or words of each entry and supported by a topical index. The compiler explains selection principles and arrangement in a preface, provides a list of source abbreviations, and generally cites only author or work names rather than full references. Entries address life, literature, speculation, science, art, religion, and morals, favoring pithy, often suggestive observations intended for reflection and practical use.