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Title:
Other people's words : wisdom for an inspired and productive life / Seth M. Siegel.
Edition:
First edition.
Publisher:
St. Martin's Press,
Copyright Date:
2021
Description:
xxvii, 228 pages ; 22 cm
Subject:
Commonplace books.
Conduct of life--Quotations, maxims, etc.
Other Authors:
Siegel, Seth M., 1953- compiler.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Our inner selves -- Becoming our best -- Taking charge -- Love, family, and frienship -- Creativity and ideas -- Arts and entertainment -- Government, politics, and power -- Money and business -- The dark side -- Our fragile world -- Doing good.
Summary:
"We all need inspiration. Other People's Words delivers it. When we are confused or sad, lonely or angry, or simply in need of a boost in a relationship or in our life goals, each of us can uplifted by the wisdom of others. New York Times bestselling author Seth M. Siegel has spent a lifetime collecting quotations that can guide us through virtually every life challenge and experience. The result is Other People's Words, a must-have collection that belongs in every student's dorm room, every executive's office, and on everyone's night table. With nearly 1,200 quotations from more than 700 sources organized into 200 categories within 11 thematic areas, anyone of any age can be motivated by the insights found in this uplifting book. Other People's Words brings together moving, beautifully worded ideas from the ancients to the moderns and from the famous to the unknown to motivate, to teach, to heal - and to inspire. Other People's Words will be an enduring source of guidance for family, friends, graduates, co-workers, and retirees. Indeed, for all of us"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1250132568
9781250132567
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1247472575
LCCN:
2020053524
Locations:
FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)

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