Quips- A collection of sayings that tease all of your emotions. Some are witty, others are thought-provoking and even outrageously funny. Hire a teenager while he still knows everything. There are two great tragedies in life. One is not getting what you want and the other is getting what you want. Some days I feel like a three pound hen trying to lay a four pound egg. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it. - Author.

Do you want to laugh? Perhaps I should ask "ya' wanna laugh?" Go to the chapter about "Humor". Ya wanna laugh some more? Go to the chapter about "Senior Humor". Maybe you're the intellectual type who wants something to ponder over? Well, we have chapters for you too. Try "Idioms" or Philosophy". Actually the whole book is something to think about! "In anything funny, look for a truth." "In many truths, one can find humor." About twenty five years ago, or more, the author began to collect famous quotes like Mark Twain's famous, "The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated." The author's collection quoted everyone from ancient philosophers to modern comedians. They all had or have something important to say. He especially loves the ones called "One Liners". They express in only a minimum of words great thoughts, deep emotions and even hilarity. "Learn to laugh at yourself. Everyone else does." No matter who or what you are this book "All About Life" will give one that needed smile or a realization that someone else went through that very same thing before. Accept this challenge, if you will, to find every possible emotion made humorous, understandable or explained. After all, it is all about life.

Find that cute little quip to underscore an important point in a talk or search for "filler" for that newsletter in this compilation of 14,000 one-liners. Presented in alphabetical order by topic, it's easy to find what you're looking for--many topics have over 100 quips and one-liners. Whether you're seeking a little humor or something more thought-provoking, it's all here in "14,000 Quips and Quotes." This book is a valuable resource tool for any speaker, teacher or writer.

There are those people who smile readily and bring cheer and brightness to those around them. They tell stories, jokes and more just to bring a smile to others faces. They are very easy to identify. As they approach a room or an area the people there begin to smile. Their actions remind one of how a child acts when going to grandma's house. They know she has some goodies and unconditional love to share. Children grow up, but we still wait for the sweet moment when someone makes us smile or laugh or feel good. It's a special kind of joy. To those smile givers and joy spreaders this book is dedicated. I trust that it will supply them with even more happiness to distribute. To them, I extend my appreciation and gratitude. Keep on smiling. The world needs you!.

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