Whether you are preparing a speech, researching an essay, or simply looking to expand your conversational skills, the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations is the perfect reference guide for any home or office library.

Containing over 20,000 quotations from more than 3,000 authors, this collection provides a broad and up-to-date coverage of quotations drawn from every field of interest, from politics and science, to music, sport, and the arts. As well as quotations from traditional sources such as the Bible, English, and European literature, plus improved coverage of world religions and classical Greek and Latin, this dictionary now covers areas such as proverbs and nursery rhymes.

Ranging from profound to compelling, serious to witty, these quotations will add spice to your writing and conversation, and will provide an excellent source of entertainment and inspiration for public speakers, writers, or anyone else who enjoys a sparkling line or spirited reply.

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• Can be easily integrated with the New Oxford Thesaurus of English, the Concise Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary, the Concise Oxford-Duden German Dictionary, and the Concise Oxford Spanish Dictionary.