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Words of Wisdom
From Simon & Schuster, Words of Wisdom , compiled and edited by William Safire and Leonard Safir, is a collection of good advice.
A follow-up to the highly successful Good Advice , here are more witty, insightful words of advice on every subject under the sun--from sources as diverse as Hippocrates and Babe Ruth.
A follow-up to the highly successful Good Advice , here are more witty, insightful words of advice on every subject under the sun--from sources as diverse as Hippocrates and Babe Ruth.
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432 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1989
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William Safire
99 books55 followersWilliam Lewis Safire was an American author, columnist, journalist and presidential speechwriter.
He was perhaps best known as a long-time syndicated political columnist for the New York Times and a regular contributor to "On Language" in the New York Times Magazine, a column on popular etymology, new or unusual usages, and other language-related topics.
He was perhaps best known as a long-time syndicated political columnist for the New York Times and a regular contributor to "On Language" in the New York Times Magazine, a column on popular etymology, new or unusual usages, and other language-related topics.
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July 3, 2023
Topical collection of interesting quotes.
September 10, 2007
My sister gave this to me as a gift. I LOVE this book! Excellent collection of quotes and sayings!! Highly recommend it!!
May 31, 2011
I actually have the Japanese edition of this. My husband bought it in Japan back in 1991. It has the English translation right underneath, so I was able to read it.
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