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FDR and Mark Twain Quotes, and Why We Love to Quote Them By : Paul Thompson Historical look at FDR and Mark Twain Quotes and Quotability The Top Inspirational Quotes from Ted Kennedy and Family By : David Riklan In honor of Senator Edward Kennedy’s recent passing, we’ve compiled our ten favorite inspirational quotes from the Kennedy family. My Favorite Quotes to Live By By : Ben Mester Just of few of the powerful quotes to live by that have helped shape me into the man I am today. Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Gertrude Stein By : Philip Yaffe American writer Gertrude Stein spent most of her life in France. She wrote novels, plays, stories, libretti, and poems, but is best remembered for a line from a 1913 poem, "A rose is a rose is a rose." She was noted for her sometimes arcane observations formulated in "pithy prose". These are quotations that say more in one or two sentences than could be expressed in a thousand-word treatise. They are like pouring a liter of liquid into a half-liter bottle. Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Elbert Hubbard By : Philip Yaffe Elbert Hubbard was a widely respected 19th century American philosopher, lecturer, critic, publisher, novelist, essayist, and biographer. He was particularly noted for his keen observations formulated in "pithy prose". These are quotations that say more in one or two sentences than could be expressed in a thousand-word treatise. They are like pouring a liter of liquid into a half-liter bottle. Pithy Prose: More Wit & Wisdom of Anon By : Philip Yaffe "Pithy prose" are quotations that say more in one or two sentences than could be expressed in a thousand-word treatise. They are like pouring a liter of liquid into a half-liter bottle. A few people (e.g. Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde) produced pithy prose, in their hundreds. Others only a handful, but these too are well worth preserving. This article (follow-up to an earlier article) is dedicated to the wit and wisdom of the most prolific source of all: Anonymous. Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Robert Frost By : Philip Yaffe Robert Frost was one of the 20th centuries best known and best loved American poets. He was also a teacher and lecturer who had a particularly pungent and provocative way of expressing things. His keen observations were often formulated in "pithy prose". These are quotations that say more in one or two sentences than could be expressed in a thousand-word treatise. They are like pouring a liter of liquid into a half-liter bottle. Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Blaise Pascal By : Philip Yaffe Blaise Pascal (1623 -1662) was a mathematical prodigy. At 16, he published a significant work on the geometry of conical sections. At 19, he invented the first gear-driven calculating machine. He also helped to found the modern theory of probability. Pascal's Law is the basis for the hydraulic press, hydraulic brakes, and other important applications. His most important work of philosophy is titled simply "Pensées" (Thoughts). Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Johann Goethe By : Philip Yaffe "Pithy prose" are quotations that say more in one or two sentences than could be expressed in a thousand-word treatise. They are like pouring a liter of liquid into a half-liter bottle. A few people (e.g. Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde) produced pithy prose, in their hundreds. Others only a handful, but these too are well worth preserving. This article is dedicated to the wit and wisdom of German writer and dramatist Johann Goethe. Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of People Named 'H' By : Philip Yaffe "Pithy prose" are quotations that say more in one or two sentences than could be expressed in a thousand-word treatise. They are like pouring a liter of liquid into a half-liter bottle. A few people (e.g. Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde) produced pithy prose, in their hundreds. Others only a handful, but these too are well worth preserving. This article is dedicated to the wit and wisdom of people with surnames beginning with "H". Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Friedrich Nietzsche By : Philip Yaffe Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher who questioned ideas and dogmas that were not "life-affirming". His keen observations were often formulated in "pithy prose". These are quotations that say more in one or two sentences than could be expressed in a thousand-word treatise. They are like pouring a liter of liquid into a half-liter bottle. Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Ambrose Bierce By : Philip Yaffe Ambrose Bierce was an American journalist and author. He is best remembered for "The Devil’s Dictionary" (1906), which is the epitome of "pithy prose". These are quotations that say more in one or two sentences than could be expressed in a thousand-word treatise. They are like pouring a liter of liquid into a half-liter bottle Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Anatole France By : Philip Yaffe Anatole France was a prolific French novelists and essayist who in 1921 won the Nobel Prize for Literature. He was renowned his deep thinking and "pithy prose". These are quotations that say more in one or two sentences than could be expressed in a thousand-word treatise. They are like pouring a liter of liquid into a half-liter bottle. Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of People Named 'W' By : Philip Yaffe "Pithy prose" are quotations that say more in one or two sentences than could be expressed in a thousand-word treatise. They are like pouring a liter of liquid into a half-liter bottle. A few people (e.g. Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde) produced pithy prose, in their hundreds. Others only a handful, but, these too are well worth preserving. This article is dedicated to the wit and wisdom of people with surnames beginning with "W". Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Oscar Wilde By : Philip Yaffe Oscar Wilde was an illustrious Irish dramatist, novelist, and poet. He was renowned for his "pithy prose". These are quotations that say more in one or two sentences than could be expressed in a thousand-word treatise. They are like pouring a liter of liquid into a half-liter bottle. Pithy Prose: The Wit & Wisdom of Mark Twain By : Philip Yaffe Mark Twain famously observed, "The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug." Quotations like this are called "pithy prose". They can cover an unlimited variety of subjects: love, religion, politics, human nature, etc. What unites them is their ability to say more in one or two sentences than could be expressed in a thousand-word treatise. They are like pouring a liter of liquid into a half-liter bottle. Notes on Writing from Writers of Note By : Philip Yaffe Why do people almost always equate the term "writer" with creative writing (fiction) and almost never with expository writing (non-fiction)? In trying to find the answer to this question, expository writer Philip Yaffe discovered that the two genres, in many ways distinct and divergent, nevertheless have many features in common. The two types of writers can profit from these similarities in order to better exploit the differences. Top 20 Abused, Misused, And Mistreated Words By : Christine Harrell Many words in the English language are used incorrectly. Every writer can benefit from a refresher that outlines some of these most commonly misused words. If you are not always sure of when to use some of these words, you're in good company.