Giant Book of American Quotations

This giant compendium contains more 8,000 quotations on 264 subjects related to American life. These wise, witty, and history-making words come from 1,400 notable sources from the founding fathers to contemporary figures. Also included are the texts of 17 famous American documents including the Declaration of Independence, the Emancipation Proclamation, and more. This volume is a rich reference on American history, culture, and values, ideal for browsing and research. On Justice: Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Humankind: Human kind Cannot bear very much reality T.S. Eliot On Love: Isthere more? More than Love and Death? Then tell me its name! Emily Dickinson On Evil: It may be necessary temporarily to accept a lesser evil, but one must never label a necessary evil as good. Margaret MeadCarruth, Gorton is the author of 'Giant Book of American Quotations ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780517073612 and ISBN 0517073617.