And I Quote: The Definitive Collection of Quotes, Sayings, and Jokes for the Contemporary Speechmaker (Revised Edition)

And I Quote is a remarkable compilation and indispensable reference book that proves a quote doesn't have to be ancient to be classic. From the time-honored to the newly minted, these are wise and witty words that can be used for any occasion, from sales training seminars ("When you've stopped talking, you've lost your customer."—-Estee Lauder) to awards dinners ("I don't deserve this, but then I've got arthritis, and I don't deserve that either."—-Jack Benny). This new edition is totally revised and updated - sections that are relevant to current popular culture and industry (e.g. technology, politics, health care, international relations, etc.) are expanded. Arranged in a unique and simple format, And I Quote will prove to be one book no successful writer or speechmaker will want to do without. "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there," said Will Rogers—-And I Quote will keep you moving in the right direction. INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW EDITIO N......Page 9 INTRODUCTION ......Page 10 THE SUBJECT LIST ......Page 20 THE ALPHABETICAL LIST ......Page 26 1 The Individual ......Page 46 Ability ......Page 47 Adversity ......Page 88 The Human Condition ......Page 106 Matters of the Soul ......Page 133 Emotions ......Page 163 The Mind ......Page 187 The Body ......Page 216 2 Business, Work and Politics ......Page 239 Economics ......Page 240 Occupations......Page 251 Business ......Page 273 The National Scene ......Page 294 3 The Community ......Page 320 The Arts ......Page 321 The Stage ......Page 326 Music ......Page 332 Prose and Poetry ......Page 337 Critics and Criticism ......Page 346 Associations ......Page 351 Communications ......Page 357 Education ......Page 363 Leisure ......Page 371 Social Behavior ......Page 393 Sports ......Page 400 4 Relationships ......Page 415 Relationships ......Page 416 Life Stages and Rites of Passage ......Page 439 Gender, Sex and Sexuality ......Page 447 5 The World ......Page 458 Nations and Naationalities ......Page 459 The Environment ......Page 467 Civilization ......Page 472 Justice ......Page 478 6 Science and Technology ......Page 494 Science ......Page 495 Technology ......Page 512 Index ......Page 523 INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW EDITIO N 9 INTRODUCTION 10 THE SUBJECT LIST 20 THE ALPHABETICAL LIST 26 1 The Individual 46 Ability 47 Adversity 88 The Human Condition 106 Matters of the Soul 133 Emotions 163 The Mind 187 The Body 216 2 Business, Work and Politics 239 Economics 240 Occupations 251 Business 273 The National Scene 294 3 The Community 320 The Arts 321 The Stage 326 Music 332 Prose and Poetry 337 Critics and Criticism 346 Associations 351 Communications 357 Education 363 Leisure 371 Social Behavior 393 Sports 400 4 Relationships 415 Relationships 416 Life Stages and Rites of Passage 439 Gender, Sex and Sexuality 447 5 The World 458 Nations and Naationalities 459 The Environment 467 Civilization 472 Justice 478 6 Science and Technology 494 Science 495 Technology 512 Index 523 ISBN,0312307446,PN4193.15,A6,2003,808.5'1-dc21 2003 Thomas Dunne Books, New York (St. Martin's Press) Presents thousands of quotations, jokes, and aphorisms grouped in approximately three hundred themes, such as adversity, sports, marriage, children, biotechnology, and freedom and liberty, and provides an alphabetical list and tips on speech-making Arranged by subject, a guide to classic quotations includes pieces for speeches, papers, training seminars, and dinners