Livres les plus populaires en France●Citations

Timeless in their wisdom, thought-provoking in their message, surprising in their truth and memorable in their originality, the right words can give direction, inspiration, and sometimes a tangible boost onto the right path. For example, Steve Jobs once read “Stay hungry Stay foolish” on the back cover of The Whole Earth Catalog , and those four words came to guide his life. Created by Kathryn and Ross Petras, connoisseurs of quotes, whose books and calendars have over 56 million copies in p...

Date de sortie: 2021-09-21 1,99 €

Ce livre rassemble plus de 300 citations, maximes, réflexions et proverbes sur l'action, la motivation ou encore l'ambition. Que vous soyez étudiants, managers, rédacteurs, entrepreneurs, consultants, vous trouverez forcément des phrases, citations ou proverbes que vous pourrez utiliser selon les circonstances et à votre convenance. Mais ces citations peuvent aussi vous permettre de trouver la motivation pour vos études, vos projets ou pour atteindre vos objectifs, vous aider à passer à ...

Date de sortie: 2013-07-10 2,99 €

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill made an unconventional entry to this world. The son of Lord Randolph Churchill and Lady Jennie arrived prematurely in a small room, which was at the time serving as a ladies’ cloakroom, at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire on the night of 30 November 1874. After a life marked by frequent similarly unconventional incidents, he died quietly on the morning of 24 January 1965 in a bedroom at 28 Hyde Park Gate, London after a week’s coma caused by a stroke. Betwee...

Date de sortie: 2011-04-05 3,99 €

Les citations sont une source d’inspiration inépuisable. Elles synthétisent un accumulé d’expériences de toutes les cultures et, le plus souvent, un concentré d’intelligence et de sagesse. Elles nous poussent à la réflexion, elles nous interpellent et nous laissent, parfois, perplexes, et tout l’intérêt réside dans cet état contemplatif, car elles nous révèlent une part de vérité. Ce livre vous propose un florilège de citations soigneusement sélectionnées. Elles sont au...

Date de sortie: 2015-11-17 2,99 €

Le Livre de tous les livres ! Toute la poésie des plus beaux vers de la langue française, de mémorables aphorismes, de piquantes répliques, de profondes pensées, d'inoubliables incipit ou de surprenantes anecdotes littéraires. Découvrez dans cette anthologie unique 4 680 citations inspirantes, signées par 1 380 grands auteurs experts en rhétorique. Bien mieux qu'un dictionnaire, voici le roman des citations ! Affranchi de tout classement, quelle que soit sa page, laissez-vous emporter ...

Date de sortie: 2022-11-10 14,99 €

De l'amour à la vivance, de la beauté à la tendresse… Ce florilège réunit des morceaux choisis tirés de l'œuvre de Jacques Salomé et dévoile, en une cinquantaine de thèmes, l'essentiel de sa pensée. Au rythme de vos désirs ou de vos préoccupations, partez à la découverte de ce recueil superbe, véritable abécédaire des relations humaines. Laissez-vous porter par la voix de l'homme, de l'amant, de l'amoureux, du fils, du père, du communicateur et du thérapeute. Imprégnez-vou...

Date de sortie: 2016-01-20 11,99 €

This dictionary assembles 2,234 English proverbs and their French equivalents. Equivalent proverbs are those which express the same concept literally, such as “Love is blind” = “L’amour est aveugle” or with completely different words, such as “Every cloud has a silver lining” = “Dans toute chose il y a un bon côté.” The Dictionary is a very useful reference tool for scholars of the two languages, for researchers working in various associated fields such as linguistics, litera...

Date de sortie: 2011-10-29 5,99 €

Et si vous vous inspiriez des plus grands pour positiver ? Dans ce livre nous avons sélectionné pour vous le nectar des citations positives. Vous retrouverez la façon de penser des plus grands (psychologues, chercheurs en neurosciences, humoristes, chefs d'état, sportifs, scientifiques, coachs, etc.) tels que Robert Dilts, Voltaire, Socrate, Mohamed Ali, Pasteur, Tony Buzan, Jules Verne, Mike Tyson, Steve Jobs et plein d'autres. Ce tome 1 est rempli de citations porteuses d'humour, espoir, c...

Date de sortie: 2020-05-13 2,99 €

'It would be unfair to expect other people to be as remarkable as oneself' Wilde's celebrated witticisms on the dangers of sincerity, duplicitous biographers, the stupidity of the English - and his own genius. One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, hear...

Date de sortie: 2016-03-03 1,49 €

Sir Winston Churchill remains a British hero, lauded for his oratorical skill. He wrote histories, biographies, memoirs, and even a novel, while his journalism, speeches and broadcasts run to millions of words. From 1940 he inspired and united the British people and guided their war effort. Behind the public figure, however, was a man of vast humanity and enormous wit. His most famous speeches and sayings have passed into history but many of his aphorisms, puns and jokes are less well-known. Thi...

Date de sortie: 2011-06-09 4,99 €

Find the right words to encourage yourself and others in this collection of inspirational quotations. Pursuing a dream is hard work, but the right words delivered at the right time—by people who’ve been there and done that—can give us just the motivation we need. The right words can rekindle our enthusiasm, re-energize our efforts, dispel doubt, let us know we’re not alone, and show us that the fight is worth it—and winnable. Kathryn and Ross Petras are masters at choosing and deliveri...

Date de sortie: 2014-04-22 7,99 €

Paul Watson is one of the best known environmental activists in the world today. Very instrumental in the early formation of Greenpeace, he has devoted his life to helping protect the environment and in particular animals of the sea. One cannot fail to respect Watson to the major powers he has stood against in his mission to save the sea life (particularly whales), standing up to the likes of Japan and despite his non-violent protests has even spent time in jail for his devotion to his causes. T...

Date de sortie: 2014-09-23 2,99 €

Lee Kuan Yew played the pivotal role in Singapore’s transition from British Crown Colony to independent developing nation, and on to the economically powerful and diplomatically influential city-state it is today. Throughout  this surprising and at times painful journey, he has proved a charismatic and occasionally controversial leader. Lee is a conviction politician whose speeches are unambiguous, characterful and eminently quotable; this collection of almost 600 short quotations provide...

Date de sortie: 2013-05-30 7,49 €

An extraordinary literary journey, 100 Years celebrates every age from birth to 100 with quotations from the world’s greatest writers. This literary tapestry of the human experience will delight readers of all backgrounds. Moving year by year through the words of our most beloved authors, the great sequence of life reveals itself—the wonders and confinements of childhood, the emancipations and frustrations of adolescence, the empowerments and millstones of adulthood, the recognitions and res...

Date de sortie: 2016-05-03 7,99 €

Writer, broadcaster, and wit Gyles Brandreth has completely revised Ned Sherrin's classic collection of wisecracks, one-liners, and anecdotes. Add sparkle to your speeches and presentations, or just enjoy a good laugh in company with Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Joan Rivers, Kathy Lette, Frankie Boyle, and friends.

Date de sortie: 2013-10-17 17,99 €

500 citations inspirantes pour voyager Nombreux sont les artistes, les écrivains, les philosophes qui ont écrit sur le voyage. Ce thème universel les a inspiré, dans leur vie comme pour leur œuvre. Ils s’en sont nourris à grandes lampées. Les Mots du voyageur reprend 500 citations, connues ou non, qui nous inspirent à leur tour pour nous emmener dans un voyage littéraire original. Présentées de manière alphabétique et thématique, elles plongeront le lecteur dans un abîme de réf...

Date de sortie: 2015-07-02 Genre:Ouvrages de référence 9,99 €

Winston Churchill is without doubt one of the best known names in British history. Notable for his revered leadership qualities, Churchill was also a much-quoted figure. From his words, it's obvious that Churchill was not just a politician, but also a philosopher. This book brings together some of his finest quotes on a variety of subjects, from his opinions on war to his views on life, as well as some of his more humorous moments.

Date de sortie: 2014-09-07 2,99 €

From the bestselling 1001 series, comes a collection of 1001 quotations from numerous brilliant minds of the Ancient World through to the present day. With quotes from everyone including Marcus Aurelius, Sun Tzu, Shakespeare and Nietzsche through to Ellen DeGeneres, Nelson Mandela, Mark Zuckerberg and Monty Python's Flying Circus, there is an immense range of ideas, witticisms and musings to ponder. The quotations cover a wide range of topics, including art and literature, culture, philosophy, p...

Date de sortie: 2018-03-12 3,99 €

Il suffit parfois de seulement quelques mots pour que nous ayons une soudaine prise de conscience. Ce recueil de citations nous permet de comprendre les origines de notre mal-être, d’apporter des réponses à nos souffrances et de passer progressivement d'un état de vie "inconscient" à celui de "conscient". Êtes-vous prêt à changer de vie ?

Date de sortie: 2015-03-20 6,99 €

This book is about some very nice quotes from Albert Einstein. The German born physicist who developed the general theory of relativity and was the winner of the Nobel prize in 1921. The quotes in the book are illustrated with some fine pictures.

Date de sortie: 2015-04-25 0,99 €

Table of Contents: A-Z INDEX Ancient Greeks and Romans: Aesop | Aristotle | Marcus Aurelius | Cicero | Horace | Plato | Seneca | Socrates | Sophocles | Virgil Writers: Jane Austen | Ambrose Bierce | William Blake | Lord Byron | Albert Camus | Anton Chekhov | Daniel Defoe | Charles Dickens | Fyodor Dostoevsky | William Faulkner | F. Scott Fitzgerald | Gustave Flaubert | Anne Frank | Robert Frost | Johann Wolfgang von Goethe | Ernest Hemingway | Jack Kerouac | Stephen King | C. S. Lewis | Guy de M...

Date de sortie: 2011-01-25 9,99 €

Walt Disney was born in the year 1901. He is one of the famous cartoonists of the modern era. Walt Disney was also an animator, film producer, voice actor, etc. He was also an entrepreneur. Along with his brother Roy O Disney, he founded The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney was an innovator both in animation industry and also theme park. Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse and Goofy were the innovations made by Team Disney.Here we have collected sayings and quotes of Walt Disney which consists of quotatio...

Date de sortie: 2020-02-25 2,99 €

How legendary would your life be if you could get an extra push on a daily basis? Amazon bestselling author, Brad Carl, shares an unforgettable collection of favorite quotes from a broad variety of sources. These powerful statements can be applied to business, athletics, or just living life. Read one quote a day for some daily inspiration, or read the entire book at once to break a string of negative thoughts. Or do both! FREE BONUS: 100 Bassackwards Inspirational Quotes. Not for the faint of he...

Date de sortie: 2016-07-23 2,49 €

Respected quotation anthologist and author of Oxymoronica and Viva la Repartee Dr. Mardy Grothe is at his best in Metaphors Be with You, an A to Z dictionary of 2,750 of history’s greatest metaphorical quotations, meticulously curated for writers, readers, and quotation lovers everywhere. In Metaphors Be with You, Dr. Mardy Grothe has created the definitive reference on English’s finest metaphors, sourced from literature, politics, philosophy, Hollywood, religion, sports, comedy, history, re...

Date de sortie: 2016-12-06 9,99 €

--- BIGGEST COLLECTION OF MAYA ANGELOU QUOTES --- Marguerite Annie Johnson alias Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928 - May 28, 2014), an American author, poet and civil right activist. Angelou is famous for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a 1969 autobiography and first of her seven famous autobiographies. Angelou uses her autobiography to expl...

Date de sortie: 2016-02-06 1,99 €

Vintage, pre-1923, edition of the classic reference work.  As explained in the preface: "The object of this work is to show, to some extent, the obligations our language owes to various authors for numerous phrases and familiar quotations which have become "household words." John Bartlett (June 14, 1820 – December 3, 1905) was an American writer and publisher whose best known work, Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, has been continually revised and reissued for a century after his death."

Date de sortie: 2015-01-17 0,99 €

Besides her famous diaries and erotica, Anaïs Nin (1903-1977) is known for her inspirational and insightful quotations. When one googles “Anaïs Nin quotes,” more than 21,000 websites appear, making her one of the most oft-quoted authors on the web. This alone is reason enough to collect her most popular and meaningful quotations into one book, but there is another as well: the inaccuracies and misinformation which frequently occur in our cut-and-paste internet culture. The Quotable Anaïs ...

Date de sortie: 2014-06-16 4,99 €

"I have put my genius into my life," declared Oscar Wilde, adding, "I have put only my talent into my works." This gift edition of the renowned poet and playwright's aphorisms draws upon both realms. Hundreds of sparkling jests and epigrams include quips from Wilde's personal letters and conversations as well as his fiction, essays, lectures, and plays. The most comprehensive collection of Wilde's witticisms, it will delight both longtime fans and new readers.

Date de sortie: 2014-05-05 6,99 €

If you are an INFP, this book is an opportunity for you to learn from some of the most famous and successful people who share your personality type. Indulge yourself in this collection of over 200 fun, inspiring, and thought-provoking quotes from famous INFPs who share the same strengths and weaknesses as you do. Inside you'll find insights into relationships, creativity, work, happiness and money. The quotes are broken into seven categories: -Famous INFPs on Happiness and The Meaning of Life -F...

Date de sortie: 2014-01-26 2,99 €

Disraeli was one of the least orthodox of Prime Ministers. He was an adventurer who fought his way to ‘the top of the greasy pole’ in a blaze of controversy, and became Queen Victoria’s favourite statesman. He was a novelist and a wit as well as a politician. He was a brilliant orator. Like Byron he was both a romantic and a cynic. His aphorisms have become part of the discourse of political life. This collection is based on his novels, letters and speeches. He was never dull, but he was f...

Date de sortie: 1992-06-07 2,49 €

A book compiled of anecdotes from other collections, arranged under the name of the person they're about.

Date de sortie: 2009-10-31 1,99 €

Ce recueil de cent maximes entraîne le lecteur dans une flânerie sur les sentiers fleuris de l’amour et lui suggère comment dévoiler à son tour ses propres sentiments amoureux. Le lecteur pourra se réapproprier ces maximes à son aise, les envoyer par SMS ou les calligraphier. Un ouvrage indispensable pour méditer, rêver, voyager dans les méandres de l’amour...

Date de sortie: 2013-02-25 3,99 €

NEW EXPANDED EDITION! A Dictionary of Love with 22 more subject categories and over 50 more authors than the first edition. A Dictionary of Love consists of over 650 quotes on love from the profane to the profound arrange alphabetically in 213 subject categories by more than 350 authors, philosophers and celebrities including Kahlil Gibran, Bertrand Russell, Erich Fromm, Mother Teresa and Zsa Zsa Gabor. The book is arranged for leisurely and easy reading. There is an index in the back listing au...

Date de sortie: 2012-03-16 3,49 €

Do you sometimes get stuck for the right expression? The situation is not only embarrassing but also undermines one`s confidence! This book is designed to enhance written and spoken English of readers. Besides, the book will be of immense help to almost everyone engaged in the pursuit of knowledge-- schoolchildren, college students, parents, teachers and professionals. The 2,000 phrases and sentences in this book highlight the rich tapestry of expressions in the English language.  Many word...

Date de sortie: 2003-11-25 4,49 €

“We have gathered a collection of the best quotes posted on Twitter. They are full of intelligence, beauty and wisdom.” – Carlos and Sandra Caro. from 1001 “Twitter Quotes” In this compelling and life-changing book, you will find hundreds of quotes that will inspire you and add more meaning to your life. From Dalai Lama to Albert Einstein, from Michael Jordan to Oprah, from Lucille Ball to Aristotle, from Henry Ford to Pope John Paul II. These quotes were posted and retweeted by hundre...

Date de sortie: 2011-05-19 1,99 €

Throughout his long, hectic and astonishingly varied life, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) would jot down his passing thoughts on theatre programmes, visiting cards, draft manuscripts and even bills … Goethe was probably the last true ‘Renaissance Man’. Although employed as a Privy Councillor at the Duke of Weimar’s court, where he helped oversee major mining, road-building and irrigation projects, he also painted, directed plays, carried out research in anatomy, botany and opti...

Date de sortie: 2005-12-01 9,49 €

For most of us, that perfect retort or witty reply often escapes us when we need it most, only to come to mind with perfect clarity when it's too late to be useful. The twentieth-century writer Heywood Broun described this all-too-common phenomenon when he wrote "Repartee is what we wish we'd said." In Viva la Repartee, Dr. Mardy Grothe, author of Oxymoronica, has lovingly assembled a collection of masterfully composed -- and perfectly timed -- replies that have turned the tables on opponents an...

Date de sortie: 2009-03-17 8,99 €

《此生何所為—汪精衛亂世抉擇》共收錄三百六十五句民國著名人物汪精衛的名言,摘錄自2019年出版的《汪精衛與現代中國》系列六冊叢書,以及2023年出版的《汪精衛政治論述》匯校本、《汪精衛南社詩話》增訂本,資料涵蓋汪氏政論文章、書信、電報、演講,乃至文學作品。本書冀以語錄易於分享之特點,把蘊藏在汪氏言辭間的人生哲理推而廣之,讓讀者體會汪氏在文化、政治、民...

Date de sortie: 2023-01-31 10,99 €

In this latest book — Words of Wisdom (Third Edition)— more than 700 quotes have been added into the book. The content has also been rearranged according to one’s occupations. We are attempting to distill wisdom accumulated over 5,000 years into a small handbook, in order to allow readers to enjoy, learn and increase their wisdom — who wouldn’t want to do that? A wise man once said that history is studied by 2 types of people, smart people and stupid people! Those who are stupid, study...

Date de sortie: 2020-01-10 11,99 €

If history's greatest thinkers, writers, and political leaders were around today, what would they say about Donald Trump? Happily for us, they've said amazing things on this very subject, often in prescient and compelling ways. In the fourth century B.C., for example, Plato described Trump perfectly in his Laws: "There is simple ignorance, which is the source of lighter offenses, and double ignorance, which is accompanied by a conceit of wisdom; and he who is under the influence of the latter fa...

Date de sortie: 2019-09-23 3,99 €

Gesù Cristo non disse mai «Lazzaro, alzati e cammina!» Galileo Galilei non esclamò «Eppur si muove!» L’adagio «A pensar male si fa peccato, ma spesso s’indovina» non è di Giulio Andreotti. Sarà vero l’aforisma di Winston Churchill secondo cui a Londra «un taxi vuoto si è fermato davanti al numero 10 di Downing Street, e ne è sceso Attlee»? No, falso: infatti si trattava di una carrozza e ne discese, a Parigi, Sarah Bernhardt. «Vivi come se tu dovessi morire subito, pensa com...

Date de sortie: 2019-07-04 9,99 €

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From New York Times bestselling author and beloved Today show co-host Hoda Kotb comes an inspiring collection of quotes that offer wisdom, courage, and hope—the perfect gift for Mother's Day! Several years ago, Today show co-host Hoda Kotb began posting a variety of quotes on her Instagram page. Some were penned by a favorite writer; others offered a dose of love or laughter. She thought the quotes were meaningful only to her, but soon a funny thing star...

Date de sortie: 2019-10-15 6,99 €

It was in the eleventh day of the fifth month of 1981, malignant melanoma, a dangerous breed of cancer, took away the life of one of the most influential singer of the modern era, Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley. At that day, it was not just the 2 million Jamaicans who were shocked, the whole world wept with them, the whole world wept, hearing the early departure of the king of Reggae. Before he left us at the very age of 36, he contributed not only a collection of everlasting music, but also a cluste...

Date de sortie: 2018-11-15 1,99 €

Douglas MacArthur was one of the prominent US military generals and the only Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. MacArthur was the US Chief of Staff of the Army in the 1930s and played a key role of the allied forces in the Pacific arena at the time of WWII. Though his comments during the Korean War of 1950 made Douglas a controversial figure, he was welcomed in his country as a great hero. Relieved from the military duties, Douglas served as the military advisor to Presidents John F. Kennedy ...

Date de sortie: 2018-11-08 1,99 €

The most exemplary and strangest of the Greek philosophers, Socrates is viewed as the founding figure of Western philosophy. Even today his beliefs in the quest for truth are considered great by his admirers. Socrates became famous through his contribution to the field of ethics and moral philosophy. Here we have made an effort to compile his vast thoughts and give you an extraordinary reading experience. This book throws light towards his sayings about life, relationship and many more. It is th...

Date de sortie: 2018-10-23 1,99 €

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the spiritual leader and founder of TM aka Transcendental Meditation was an Indian born foremost teachers of meditation. He was the first to familiarize TM to the west and rose to fame in the 1960’s as the spiritual mentor of The Beatles. Attributed as HIs Holiness by his devotees, he is often named as ‘giggling guru’ for his frequently laughing nature. Maharishi was born as Mahesh Prasad Varma, somewhere in Madhya Pradesh. Completing his graduation, he became an ard...

Date de sortie: 2018-10-06 1,99 €

Philosophy is the system that makes you think, do reasoning and activate the brain cells which aids you excel in all areas. When we look back to the core of philosophy, three main nations stand as the basal threads. It all started in Ancient India which was later exported to west. When Indus valley civilization was booming, there bloomed another counterpart in the very valleys of the Yellow river. There flourished the ancient Chinese culture which produced many schools of thoughts like Taoism, Z...

Date de sortie: 2018-09-24 1,99 €

This is a curated and special collection of picture quotes from Coco Chanel. Motivational quotes, inspirational quotes, and pure wisdom with an occasional joke or funny quote from Coco Chanel.

Date de sortie: 2018-01-13 5,49 €

So clear, concise, and easy to read, yet covers so many different events, concepts, feelings, experiences… wise and profound ... from a Goodreads review 1,000 Quotes For Writers is an indispensable reference book compiled specifically for writers to fire your imagination - whether you write short stories, poetry, scripts, novels, nonfiction, blogs, or post daily on social media. 1,000 Quotes... will also appeal to anyone who loves good books  It is filled with brilliant quotations from do...

Date de sortie: 2017-10-20 7,99 €

Here are the most essential quotations culled from as wide a variety of source materials available. They have been compiled, edited and carefully selected for inclusion in this book.

Date de sortie: 2017-08-01 5,49 €