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The 2,548 Best Things Anybody Ever Said

by Robert Byrne · 2001

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This is an irreverent collection of humorous quotations, one-liners, definitions and quips gathered from a wide range of speakers, from the German poet Goethe to the television host David Letterman. Its entries touch on everyday subjects such as family life, philosophy, films and television, and schooling. Arranged for browsing rather than reading straight through, the book suits anyone who enjoys a sharp comment or a clever turn of phrase. Each entry stands alone, so the collection works well dipped into during a spare moment or read aloud to friends.

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