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A lively collection of 4,000 quotations from contemporary and traditional sources. Perfect for sermon illustration, writing projects, or simply as an entertaining compendium of pithy statements on a variety of topics. Includes sources from A-One (a graffiti artist) to Loretta Young.

Hearts of Gold” One man’s remorse is another man’s reminiscence. —OGDEN NASH, “A Clean Conscience Never Relaxes” Remorse goes to sleep when we are in the enjoyment of prosperity, but makes itself felt in adversity. —JEAN-JACQUES ROUSSEAU, Confessions Repentance for past crimes is just and easy; but sin-no-more’s a task too hard for mortals. —JOHN VANBRUGH, The Relapse