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Oxford Book of Aphorisms

John Gross

Discover a world of wit and insight in the Oxford Book of Aphorisms. This anthology showcases the brilliance of the aphorist, illuminating the hidden truths and ironies of existence. With specific sections on desires and longings, self-doubt, fame and reputations, happiness and sorrow, and featuring diverse figures from classic aphorists to philosophers and scientists, this anthology is a must-read for those seeking wisdom and inspiration in clever and concise statements.
Publish Date
1987-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
1987-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1983
Goodreads Rating
4.18
ISBN
9780192804563
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I love. It's just the most well-edited, brilliant one-liners from history and you can spend hours on a page or you can just flip through it.      source