内容简介

This selection of thought-provoking observations and pithy sayings addresses topics that have long engaged the human imagination. Reflections of modern thinkers on subjects ranging from America and Americans, art and music, sports, teenagers, technology to education are interspersed with traditional gems from historical figures on themes as diverse as liberals and conservatives, men and women, patriotism, tolerance, victory and defeat, love, greed, and honor.

作者简介：

　　Merriam-Webster, Incorporated is America's oldest and most respected publisher of dictionaries and other language reference products. Our staff of full-time lexicographers is the largest in America and our database of more than 16.5 million examples of words used in context is the most extensive in the world. With more than 170 years of accumulated knowledge and expertise this distinguished company represents a tradition that dates back to Noah Webster.