I have loved quote books all my life and as a former teacher and writer I am always searching for unusual and unique approaches to great quotes. I recently purchased this absolutely fantastic 358 page softcover (1001 Smartest things ever said: edited and with an introduction by Steven D. Price) book on Amazon for a bargain price. This book has now become my favorite quote book in my large collection.This book has one of the best collections of great quotes from a vast group of famous and infamous people. The book is organized into six areas: Life and death and some of what happens in between, love and friendship, success, and ways to achieve it, the life of the mind, politics and politicians, and proverbial wisdom. The last section has a list of the individuals quoted in this book. The vast number of great writers, thinkers’ creative artists and statesmen quoted in this book will delight and enlighten you. The following are just a small sample you will find in this book:“The world is full of magical things waiting for our wits to grow sharper.” Bertrand Russell“Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.” Mark Twain“You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself.” Galileo GalileiIf you love quote books this one is a must have for your personal library.Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Never Trust a Politician: Critical reviews of politics and politicians).