She had a pretty gift for quotation, which is a serviceable substitute for wit.

She had a pretty gift for quotation, which is a serviceable substitute for wit.

Certain brief sentences are peerless in their ability to give one the feeling that nothing remains to be said

Certain brief sentences are peerless in their ability to give one the feeling that nothing remains to be said

Wise sayings often fall on barren ground, but a kind word is never thrown away.

Wise sayings often fall on barren ground, but a kind word is never thrown away.

The teachings of elegant sayings should be collected when one can. For the supreme gift of words of wisdom, any read more

The teachings of elegant sayings should be collected when one can. For the supreme gift of words of wisdom, any price will be paid.

In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.

In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.

Quotation is the highest compliment you can pay to an author

Quotation is the highest compliment you can pay to an author

Maybe our favorite quotations say more about us than about the stories and people we're quoting.

Maybe our favorite quotations say more about us than about the stories and people we're quoting.

In the dime stores and bus stations, People talk of situations, read books, repeat quotations, Draw conclusions on the wall

In the dime stores and bus stations, People talk of situations, read books, repeat quotations, Draw conclusions on the wall

To be occasionally quoted is the only fame I care for.

To be occasionally quoted is the only fame I care for.