Friendship: A Book of Quotations (Dover Thrift Editions) (Paperback)

by Aristotle (Author), Samuel Butler (Author), Socrates (Author), Confucius (Author), Robert Browning (Author), Mark Twain (Author), Dorothy Parker (Author), Ambrose Bierce (Author), Herb Galewitz (Editor)

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Product Description
Over 400 quotations, some more familiar than others, but all thoughtfully and precisely expressed. Includes such timeless observations as "A true friend is one soul in two bodies" (Aristotle) and "Friendship is like money, easier made than kept" (Samuel Butler). Also, thought-provoking reflections by Socrates, Confucius, Robert Browning, Mark Twain, Dorothy Parker, Ambrose Bierce, and many others.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (June 23, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486408922
• ISBN-13: 978-0486408927
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #386,823 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing Special Here, January 27, 2006

By	Diego Banducci (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This is a workmanlike collection of quotations on friendship, something that one could put together from internet sources in about two days. Most of the quotations are uninteresting, far too many are from (old) poetry.

I was specifically looking for "One friend in a lifetime is much, two are many, three are hardly possible," which I have always thought came from the ancient Greeks, and have been looking for sporadically without success. Turns out to be from "The Education of Henry Adams," a book I read years ago. The mind plays tricks.

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful and Inexpensive, June 27, 2005

By	John A Lee III "jal3" (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

There is not much that can be said of a work such as this other than if it is affordable and provides good usage. This book does both.

The title describes the work completely. It is a collection of quotes. It is organized in order of the last name of the person to whom the quote is attributed. When all is said and done, that is not a very helpful scheme unless you already know the quote and already know the author but I cannot think of another scheme that would prove useful. When looking for something, you just wade in, browse and hope to hit paydirt.

The price of this work actually aids in its usability. It is by no means a comprehensive work but does have plenty of material. That means that it is fairly easy to browse through. I much more thorough treatment would be greatly lengthened and would drive up the price. This is a useful work.

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3.0 out of 5 stars From trite to terrific, April 9, 2000

By	P. (US) - See all my reviews

The quotations in the book encompass a gamut of variances. From those so profound you have to read them twice to those that you groan at and wonder what possessed the editor to add them. Overall the book is worth the money... all 80 cents.