Treasury of Business Quotations [Mass Market Paperback]

Michael C. Thomsett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 13, 1991

Presidents and prime ministers do it. So does every mover and shaker and CEO. The best speech writers and speech makers know that the way to make policy, make a point, and make it stick is to call on the wit and wisdom of the ages. Now, here are over 1,500 surefire ways to spice up your speech, make your memo more memorable, and hit your target audience right between the eyes.
ON ACTION
"Everywhere in life the true question is, not what we have gained, but what we do." -- Thomas Carlyle
ON GOALS
"There are two tragedies in life. One is not to get your heart's desire. The other is to get it."
-- George Bernard Shaw
ON PLANNING
"If you do not think about the future, you cannot have one." -- John Galsworthy

Editorial Reviews

Review

"approximately 2,000 quotations.... Quotes can be located through the 117 subjects (from Ability to Work)" -- American Libraries

"the source of choice" -- Wilson Library Bulletin

"useful addition to any library" -- ARBA --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Ballantine Books (August 13, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345373995
• ISBN-13: 978-0345373991
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,542,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I have been writing professionally since 1978 and fulltime since 1984. Previously, I was an accountant.
From 1978 to 1984 I wrote part-time and also was a consultant in the financial services industry. Once I began writing fulltime, I began in the magazine journalism field as a freelancer. In 1985 and 1986 I wrote approximately 500 articles in business, trade and professional magazines. I then switched over to books exclusively and have written over 70 books. These include my own as well as ghost-written projects.
Today I like to work on multiple books at the same time, normally two or three projects. Being able to switch back and forth keeps the writing process fresh and interesting. I generally write from 7 a.m. until noon and spend afternoons on research.