Simpson, James B., comp. 1988. Simpson's Contemporary Quotations

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Many attempts to communicate are nullified by saying too much.

—Servant Leadership

Robert
Greenleaf

Simpson’s Contemporary Quotations

The Most Notable Quotations: 1950–1988

Compiled by James B. Simpson

With over 9,000 quotations from 4,000 sources organized into 25 categories and 60 sections, this comprehensive reference work contains words of wit and wisdom from such modern notables as Ezra Pound, Henry Kissinger, George Orwell, Dorothy Parker, and Desmond Tutu.

CONTENTS

Bibliographic Record

BOSTON: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN, 1988
NEW YORK: BARTLEBY.COM, 2000

Index by Author

	Aaron, Henry (“Hank”)	to	Bombeck, Erma
	Bond, Edward	to	Cosby, Bill
	Cosell, Howard	to	Fitz-Gibbon, Bernice
	Fitzgerald, F Scott	to	Haydon, Murray
	Hayes, Helen	to	Kool-Aid
	Koop, Dr C Everett	to	Mead, Margaret
	Meany, George	to	Paul VI, Pope
	Pauling, Linus C	to	Scaff, Jack
	Scalia, Antonin	to	Toffler, Alvin
	Toklas, Alice B	to	Zworykin, Vladimir

Index by Subject

The World
1. POLITICS & GOVERNMENT
  1. Heads of State (1–398)
  2. Officials & Other Personages (399–557)
  3. Politicians & Critics (558–1073)
2. UNITED NATIONS
  1. Officials & Delegates (1074–1152)
  2. Observers & Critics (1153–1207)
3. ARMED FORCES
  1. Officers & Enlistees (1208–1358)
  2. Observers & Critics (1359–1430)
4. LAW
  1. Attorneys & the Practice of Law (1431–1663)
  2. Judicial Opinions (1664–1845)
  3. Criminology (1846–2084)
5. BUSINESS
  1. Executives (2085–2252)
  2. Observers & Critics (2253–2385)
  3. Memorable Advertising (2386–2484)
6. EDUCATION
  1. Educators & Participants (2485–2627)
  2. Observers & Critics (2628–2752)
7. MEDICINE
  1. Physicians & the Medical World (2753–2911)
  2. Psychiatry & Psychology (2912–3052)
8. SCIENCE (3053–3267)
9. TRAVEL
  1. Travelers on Traveling (3268–3404)
  2. The Eye of the Traveler (3405–3606)
Humankind
1. FAMILY LIFE
  1. Family Members (3607–3715)
  2. Observers & Critics (3716–3900)
2. LOVE (3901–4055)
3. RELIGION
  1. Spirituality (4056–4326)
  2. Polity & Religious Leaders (4327–4446)
4. HUMOR & WIT (4447–4782)
5. WISDOM, PHILOSOPHY & OTHER MUSINGS (4783–5479)
Communications & the Arts
1. ARCHITECTURE
  1. Architects on Architecture (5480–5551)
  2. Observers & Critics (5552–5687)
2. ART
  1. Painters & Sculptors (5688–5802)
  2. Photographers (5803–5829)
  3. Collectors & Curators (5830–5846)
  4. Observers & Critics (5847–5936)
3. FASHION
  1. Designers (5937–5991)
  2. Manufacturers & Merchandisers (5992–6003)
  3. Observers & Critics (6004–6102)
4. FILMS
  1. Actors & Actresses (6103–6204)
  2. Writers, Producers & Directors (6205–6269)
  3. Observers & Critics (6270–6372)
5. FOOD & DRINK
  1. Chefs & Restaurateurs (6373–6407)
  2. Manufacturers, Merchants & Promoters (6408–6434)
  3. Observers & Critics (6435–6761)
6. LITERATURE
  1. Writers & Editors (6762–7114)
  2. Poets (7115–7243)
  3. Observers & Critics (7244–7586)
7. MUSIC & DANCE
  1. Artists & Entertainers (7587–7832)
  2. Producers, Directors & Managers (7833–7868)
  3. Observers & Critics (7869–7972)
8. PRESS
  1. Reporters & Editors (7973–8101)
  2. Publishers & Management (8102–8147)
  3. Observers & Critics (8148–8361)
9. RADIO & TELEVISION
  1. Personalities (8362–8439)
  2. Writers, Producers & Directors (8440–8474)
  3. Observers & Critics (8475–8645)
10. SPORTS
  1. Athletes & Players (8646–8735)
  2. Coaches, Officials & Owners (8736–8785)
  3. Observers & Critics (8786–8921)
11. THEATER
  1. Actors & Actresses (8922–8993)
  2. Playwrights, Producers & Directors (8994–9123)
  3. Observers & Critics (9124–9230)

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