Overview

"Quotes Every Man Should Know is a perfect companion volume to Stuff Every Man Should Know (more than 150,000 copies sold) and Jokes Every Man Should Know (more than 130,000 copies sold). It includes quotations from great leaders, speakers, authors, artists, sportsmen, and more. This pocket-size gift book is a thinking man's arsenal of quotes, quips, and comebacks filled with wit, insight, and genius. Perfect for the guy who knows everything and wants the words to match! This little book offers in-depth investigations into ""who said what,"" counterquotes for common cliches, and tips for citing sayings without sounding stupid. Never be at a loss for words again! Includes quotes from- Aristotle Abraham Lincoln Nelson Mandela George Carlin And more!"

Full Product Details

Author:   Nick Mamatas
Publisher:   Quirk Books
Imprint:   Quirk Books
Volume:   12
Dimensions:   Width: 9.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 15.30cm
Weight:   0.170kg
ISBN:  

9781594746369

ISBN 10:   1594746362
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   13 August 2013
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction 8 Wisdom of the Ages 13 Power is a near neighbor to necessity. Inspiration and Action 37 If there is no struggle, there is no progress. Politics 49 Man is by nature a political animal. Humor 61 If your enemy is laughing, how can he bludgeon you to death? Women 73 A lady is one who never shows her underwear unintentionally. They Never Said That 83 The definition of “insanity” . . . Reviving Clichéd Quotes 95 The road to hell is paved with good intentions Quote vs. Counterquote 109 Turnabout is fair play. Quotations About Quotations 123 I hate quotations. Epigraphs 133 Donuts—is there anything they can’t do?

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. ..a terrific gift item for any and all of the men in your life. --Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight ...a terrific gift item for any and all of the men in your life. Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight -A terrific gift item for any and all of the men in your life.---Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight A terrific gift item for any and all of the men in your life. --Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight A terrific gift item for any and all of the men in your life. Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight

. ..a terrific gift item for any and all of the men in your life. --Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight

Author Information

Nick Mamatas is the author of Insults Every Man Should Know (Quirk, 2010). His nonfiction has appeared in Razor, Village Voice, and In These Times. He lives in the San Francisco Bay area.

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