The Wit & Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln

The Wit & Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
Author: Abraham Lincoln
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 250
Release: 1996
Genre: Quotations, American.
ISBN: 9780060172442

A collection of anecdotes and quotes by Abraham Lincoln offers a portrait of the man as a writer, clever lawyer, and witty politician

The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln

The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
Author: Abraham Lincoln
Publisher: Plume
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1992-02
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

In this fascinating compendium are the best, funniest and most profound sayings of this most quotable of Chief Executives. From his youth in pioneer Illinois to the embattled White House of the Civil War, Lincoln never lost his capacity for dry humor--or his extraordinary gift of eloquence.

The Wit & Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln

The Wit & Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
Author: Abraham Lincoln
Publisher: Gramercy
Total Pages: 282
Release: 1999
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Contains some of Lincoln's most popular quotes, opinions, and stories, as well as his most famous speeches, including his "House Divided" speech.

Wit and Wisdom of the American Presidents

Wit and Wisdom of the American Presidents
Author: Joslyn Pine
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2012-02-29
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0486110729

Over 400 memorable quotes: Coolidge's "The chief business of America is business," Carter's "Whatever starts in California unfortunately has an inclination to spread," Bush's "Read my lips: no new taxes," many more.

The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain

The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 048648923X

"Familiarity breeds contempt — and children." "When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear." "Heaven for climate. Hell for company." This attractive paperback gift edition of the renowned American humorist's epigrams and witticisms features hundreds of quips on life, love, history, culture, travel, and other topics from his fiction, essays, letters, and autobiography.

Oscar Wilde's Wit and Wisdom

Oscar Wilde's Wit and Wisdom
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0486111008

Amusing, thought-provoking epigrams, aphorisms, and other jests from the plays, essays, and lively conversation of Oscar Wilde offer a feast of humorous and profound quips. Nearly 400 quotes.

Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln

Leadership Lessons of Abraham Lincoln
Author: Abraham Lincoln
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2011-11-15
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 161608412X

A fascinating and inspiring collection of Abraham Lincoln's writings on the subject of...

Abe Lincoln

Abe Lincoln
Author: Alan Schroeder
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-01-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 082343575X

Abe Lincoln spoke many memorable adages. As the sixteenth president, he needed great wisdom to guide the country through the Civil War, preserve the Union, and end slavery. This nontraditional tribute to the president who brought the homespun demeanor and humor of his humble beginnings to the White House uses the alphabet to organize a wealth of information about his life and accomplishments. Filled with Lincoln's often humorous proverbs and witty cartoons by John O'Brien, this colorful book takes a thought-provoking look at Old Abe.

Theodore Roosevelt's Words of Wit and Wisdom

Theodore Roosevelt's Words of Wit and Wisdom
Author: Theodore Roosevelt
Publisher: Chartwell
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2016-02-15
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0785833943

The epitome of The American Dream, Theodore Roosevelt lived an active and incredible life well worth every page of this expertly researched and written biography.