Quotes Every Man Should Know [Hardcover]

This pocket-size gift book is a thinking man's arsenal of quotes, quips, and comebacks filled with wit, insight, and genius.
 
Perfect for the guy who knows everything and wants the words to match! This little book offers in-depth investigations into who said what, counterquotes for common clichés, and tips for citing sayings without sounding stupid. Never be at a loss for words again! Includes quotes from:
 
·      Aristotle
·      Abraham Lincoln
·      Nelson Mandela
·      George Carlin 
·      And more!Introduction 8

Wisdom of the Ages 13
Power is a near neighbor to necessity.

Inspiration and Action 37
If there is no struggle, there is no progress.

Politics 49
Man is by nature a political animal.

Humor 61
If your enemy is laughing, how can he bludgeon you to death?

Women 73
A lady is one who never shows her underwear unintentionally.

They Never Said That 83
The definition of “insanity” . . .

Reviving Clichéd Quotes 95
The road to hell is paved with good intentions

Quote vs. Counterquote 109
Turnabout is fair play.

Quotations About Quotations 123
I hate quotations.

Epigraphs 133
Donuts—is there anything they can’t do?“A terrific gift item for any and all of the men in your life.”—Anna Jedrziewski,Retailing InsightNick Mamatasis the author ofInsults Every Man Should Know(Quirk, 2010). His nonfiction has appeared inRazor,Village Voice, andIn These Times. He lives in the San Francisco Bay area.CN