If the human being is not working properly, for example, the solution is to find and change the defective part or in some way modify it. The quotations are listed by the name of the writer. A treasury of quotations in psychology, philosophy, and artificial intelligence. This, and variants of it, have been been widely circulated as a quaker saying since at least 1869, and attributed to the quaker activist stephen grellet since at least 1893. German italian, spanish, and other languages benham, w. If the human being is not working properly, for example, the solution is to find and change the defective part or in. I found it in gurney benham s putnams complete book of quotations. Benham s book of quotations notes it has been pointed out dementat as an active verb is not classical latin.
Benhams book of quotations by sir gurney benham and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jan benham author of creamy craft of cosmetic making with. Facing your fears, dying to your dreams, and living. Gurney benham s book of quotations, proverbs, and household words 1934, organized on thoroughly different principlesepitaphs, nursery songs and rhymes, forensic, toasts, with separate sections for foreign languages and a somewhat lighter indextomaintext ratio, 344 pages to 880. A thought book of the wise spirits of all ages and all countries, fit for all men and all hours. See all formats and editions hide other formats and. Benham s book of quotations proverbs and household words. Gurney benham s book of quotations cites french premier and historian francois guizot 17871874, translating his statement as not to be. There the proverb is translated as the grape changes its hue ripens by looking at another grape. We carry a wide selection of titles in the arts, theology. Benham s book of quotations proverbs and household words hardcover january 1, 1929 by w. A thought book of the wise spirits of all ages and all countries, fit for all men and all hours james elmes new york.
Gurney benham in benham s book of quotations, proverbs, and household words 1907 states that though sometimes attributed to others, there seems to be some authority in favor of stephen grellet being the author, but. Using quotations in your writing mere inkling press. Benham s book of quotations, proverbs and household words a collection of quotations from british and american authors. Gurney benham in benhams book of quotations, proverbs, and household words 1907. Bartletts familiar quotations often called just bartletts is an american reference book. A collection of quotations from british and american authors, with many thousands of proverbs, familiar phrases and sayings, from all sources, including hebrew, arabic, greek, latin, french, german, italian, spanish and other languages.
The book has an index of the main words used in the quotations. The book was first issued in 1855 and is currently in its eighteenth edition, published in 2012. Benhams book of quotations william gurney benham london. Nov 21, 2011 this one is usually credited to georges clemenceau, but w. Gurney benham in benham s book of quotations, proverbs, and household words 1907 states that though sometimes attributed to others, there seems to be some authority in favor of stephen grellet being the author, but the passage does not appear in any of his printed works.
German italian, spanish, and other languages hardcover january 1, 1924. Sep 30, 2020 a dictionary of classified quotations from authors of all nations and periods, grouped under subjectheadings, with full index of crossreferences and annotated list of authors. Feb 05, 2021 stephen grellet 2 november 1773 16 november 1855 was a prominent quaker missionary. Benham asserts that clemenceau adapted this saying substituting socialiste for republicain. Sir william gurney benham, fsa, frhs was a newspaper editor, published author and three. Benhams book of quotations, proverbs, and household words william g. People often asked him for information on quotations. Gurney benham author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. May 17, 2006 a book of quotations proverbs and household words by w. John adams said it first freakonomics freakonomics. Benham the englishlanguage section of this dictionary of.
Gurney benham close, a street in colchester, and gurney benham house, a building on the colchester royal grammar school campus, are named after him. Hardcover january 1, 1927 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Benham the englishlanguage section of this dictionary of quotations is arranged by author. Aug 11, 2020 a book of quotations, proverbs and household words a collection of quotations from british and american authors, ancient and modern. Benham s book of quotations, proverbs and household words a collection of quotations from british and american authors, with many thousands of. Download any book any time any format, ebookmela gives you lots of possibilities to. Benhams book of quotations proverbs and household words by sir gurney benham and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. Benham s book of quotations, proverbs, and household words william g. Apr 30, 2020 quotations from the midnineteenth century use catch or caught the monkey. Gurney benham s book of quotations, proverbs, and household words 1934, organized on thoroughly different principlesepitaphs, nursery songs and rhymes, forensic, toasts, with separate sections for foreign languages and a somewhat. Benhams book of quotations proverbs and household words by. Benham asserts that clemenceau adopted this saying. George bernard shaw irish author and socialist, 18561950.
Bartletts familiar quotations, often simply called bartletts, is an american reference work that is the longestlived and most widely distributed collection of quotations. Putnams complete book of quotations, proverbs and household words. One of the pleasures of compiling the yale book of quotations was tracing and crossreferencing different versions and precursors of famous quotes. John bartlett ran the university book store in cambridge, massachusetts.
A thoughtbook of the wise spirits of all ages and all countries, fit for all men and all hours james elmes new york. Gurney benham deals exhaustively with the fascinating story of the design of the cards, particularly the court cards. William gurney benham is the author of playing cards 3. William gurney benham, a book of quotations, proverbs and household words. Aug 25, 2011 this one is usually credited to georges clemenceau, but w. Special american edition, and with thumb tabs on outer page edges. Jan 10, 2021 william gurney benham new york, 1926 benhams book of quotations william gurney benham london. Publication date 1907 topics quotations, aphorisms and proverbs, proverbs, quotations publisher london. Jun 29, 2010 james duport 16061679, dean of peterborough 1664, in his book homeri gnomologia which is a collection of maxims etc from homer, illustrated by quotations from the bible and classical literature. Gurney benham and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Benham s book of quotations, proverbs and household words 41 copies. Book of quotations, proverbs and household words 1924, reprinted 1929 dictionary of quotations. Jan 05, 2021 william gurney benham new york, 1926 benhams book of quotations william gurney benham london. Cassells book of quotations, proverbs and household words sir william gurney benham full view 1907. Benham s book of quotations, proverbs and household words. Quotes by jan benham western medical practitioners, except for a few enlightened exceptions, still regard the human body as a car and discuss problems and solutions in mechanical terms. Benham s book of quotations suggests the phrase originated from black english, but this is uncertain. How to research a quotation the new york public library.
In 1855, he privately printed his book as a collection of familiar. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A book of quotations proverbs and household words by w. Whatever the cost quotes by david benham goodreads. Benhams book of quotations, proverbs and household words. A book of quotations, proverbs and household words 1907. The laws of scientific hand readingthe benham book of palmistry william g benham newcastle publishing reprint 1988 paperback isbn. This one is usually credited to georges clemenceau, but w. Benhams book of quotations, proverbs and household words a. Gurney benham s book of quotations cites french premier and historian francois guizot 17871874, translating his statement as not to be a republican at 20 is proof of want of heart. Benhams book of quotations proverbs and household words benham, w. Bartletts familiar quotations simple english wikipedia.
Historical dictionary of quotations in cognitive science. Cassells book of quotations, proverbs and household words. Cassells book of quotations, proverbs and household words by. New and revised edition with supplement with full indexes. Benhams book of quotations hardcover january 1, 1958 by g benham author 5. Bloomsbury dictionary of quotations this work is arranged by author.
Benhams book of quotations proverbs and household words. Benhams book of quotations, proverbs and household words a collection of quotations from british and american authors, with many thousands of. Proceed cautiously or gently to achieve an objective. Explains how to analyze the human hand, describes what the ha. Editions of the benham book of palmistry by william g. Cassells book of quotations, proverbs and household words by benham, w. The book arranges its entries by author, rather than by subject, as many other quotation collections, and enters the authors. Benham s book of quotations proverbs and household words benham, w. Heres the english, according to lonesome dove author larry mcmurtry. William gurney benham new york, 1926 benhams book of quotations william gurney benham london. Publication date 1949 topics iiit collection digitallibraryindia. Benham is the author of dont stick a bean up your nose. What do you make of this quos deus vult perdere prius.
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