Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations by Susan Ratcliffe

Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations by Susan Ratcliffe

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The perfect gift for every occasion. Packed with 4,000 quotable quotes new and old, this little book offers the words of famous thinkers and great wits on any subject or special event. Find out what Shakespeare had to say about Friendship, Mark Twain on Dogs, or Oprah Winfrey on Exercise.

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Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations by Susan Ratcliffe

This updated edition is the perfect gift for every occasion. From Shakespeare and Mark Twain to Albert Einstein and Kate Moss, this dictionary features 4,000 of the best and most popular quotations of past and present. Packed with quotable quotes on over 300 themes from Parties to Punctuality, this is the ideal tool for finding exactly the right words to express yourself in any situation. 'There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates' loot on Treasure Island' said Walt Disney, and in this book a crowd of voices offer ideas: 'Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world', 'Life is either a daring adventure or it is nothing', 'The fool wonders, the wise man asks', 'Comedy is tragedy plus time', 'Friends are the sunshine of life'.
This little gem fits well in the pocket or handbag to browse on journeys, or to sit on domestic shelves as a useful home reference tool or a fun browse* Reference Reviews *
Susan Ratcliffe is Associate Editor for Oxford Quotations Dictionaries, and has previously edited the Oxford Treasury of Sayings and Quotations and The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations.
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ISBN 13 9780199654505
ISBN 10 0199654506
Title Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations
Author Susan Ratcliffe
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2012-10-11
Number of pages 496
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.