Treasury of Spiritual Wisdom: A Collection of 10,000 Inspirational Quotations [Paperback]

Andy Zupko (Author), Andy Zubko (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1995

The Treasury of Spiritual Wisdom is a wonderful collection of over 10,000 powerful quotations, compiled from a wide and eclectic range of sources. From Emily Dickinson to Oscar Levant, from Confucius to Andrew Carnegie, from Jesus to Pablo Casals, the quotations are drawn from philosophers, spiritual teachers, artists, composers, scientists, and many, many others, from ancient times to the present, representing a vast panoply of cultures and traditions.

Organized into over 140 headings such as Love, Power, Self-Esteem, Habits, Grace, Abundance, and Death, the Treasury provides a lively and valuable resource for speakers searching for the seeds of a speech, teachers seeking inspiration, or for the reader who just needs a few words of wisdom or comfort. What makes this book so remarkable is the consistent clarity, power and insight of the selections, and the wide-ranging, non-sectarian quality of the quotations chosen.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This "Bartlett's Quotations for the Soul" is a massive collection of inspirational quotations from sources as diverse as Joan Rivers, Jesus, and Upanishads, covering topics ranging from abundance and desire to self-esteem and work. Because it will be appropriate for use by students, teachers, and speakers, this handy reference will be a strong addition to all collections. Recommended.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

The editor of this collection, Andy Zubko, has also collaborated on a book about the American saint Peace Pilgrim. Born in New Jersey, he became a partner in a successful greeting card company. Although very successful materially in business, he found himself deeply unsatisfied with his life. He sold his share of the business and took over an orphanage that the Catholic Church had decided to close. He has worked with Peace Pilgrim, with homeless people, and with Mother Teresa's nuns in Haiti, and now lives a contemplative life in an almond orchard in Northern California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 506 pages
• Publisher: Blue Dove Press (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884997104
• ISBN-13: 978-1884997105
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,135,544 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book of Quotations from multiple Spiritual Sources, April 10, 2001

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Robert Kall "Rob Kall of Opednews.com" (Newtown, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Treasury of Spiritual Wisdom: A Collection of 10,000 Inspirational Quotations (Paperback)

This is the best book on spiritual and inspirational quotations which includes multiple faiths. There's the massive Catholic Quotations, Burton Stephenson's Bible Quotations, Mead's Bible Quotations, Quotation books from the Bahai, Hindu and Buddhist faiths, but this one does the best job of blending together spiritual sources and literary sources on spiritual topics from the broadest range.

Not only that, it covers a wide range of topics that not all might call spiritual, and I think this is good. Like the Buddhist saying goes, after enlightenment you still chop wood and carry water.

This is a subject categorized book, which makes it fun to read and easier to use for source material for lecture or writing projects. Or, just put it in your bathroom and get inspired a few column inches at a time.

It's a big book, with 10,000+ quotes, so there is a lot of great material, much of it unique.

I've always felt that one of the best things about quotation books are the authors and books they introduce you to, so you can pursue them in greater depth. If you like to read spiritual material, this book is a like a chocolate sampler loaded with tasty goodies which will help you learn what new flavors to further pursue.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I APOLOGIZE, June 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Treasury of Spiritual Wisdom: A Collection of 10,000 Inspirational Quotations (Paperback)

I have had this book out of the library for almost six months now....yea, yea, I should buy it already and I know that one day I will. It's probably the best book I've ever laid my eyes on. I definitely recommend this book to EVERYONE. One doesn't need a whole novel or self-help text to influence their lives. A couple lines will do. Take a look at some of the most influencing words of all time and your heart will show you where to go for knowledge, spirituality, and strength.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a Treasure, August 13, 2005

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S. Dalrymple (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Treasury of Spiritual Wisdom: A Collection of 10,000 Inspirational Quotations (Paperback)

I've had my copy for years now and every time I come across it and start flipping through the pages I become immersed for hours. This inspiring book has thousands of thought provoking, spiritual quotations collected from all through the ages and from all over the world. I usually let friends borrow my books or I sell or give them away. I rarely keep many. But this one is never far away from me and is never going anywhere! Very much worth your money, you won't regret it. I'm certain you'll cherish yours as much as I do mine.