Women Know Everything!: 3,241 Quips, Quotes, & Brilliant RemarksQuirk Books, 15/02/2011 - 480 páginas Wit and wisdom from A to Z—a super-sized collection of inspirational quotes from bad*ss women in history and today, including Oprah Winfrey, Marilyn Monroe, and Toni Morrison. With more than 3,000 quotations on everything from fashion and feminism to men, marriage, friendship, history, technology, sports, and more, this massive compilation proves once and for all that women know everything! Each page offers wisdom, wit, and inspiration from a host of legendary women—from Jane Austen and Colette to Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Toni Morrison, Liz Phair, Ellen DeGeneres, and Naomi Klein. Here’s what they have to say about: Success “I still have my feet on the ground. I just wear better shoes.” —Oprah Winfrey Men and Women “Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backward and in high heels.” —Faith Whittlesey Being Single “I’ve never been married, but I tell people I’m divorced so they won’t think something’s wrong with me.” —Elayne Boosler Individuality “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” —Judy Garland Family “If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love. Don’t be surly at home, then go out in the street and start grinning ‘Good morning’ at total strangers.” —Maya Angelou Quotations “I always have a quotation for everything—it saves original thinking.” —Dorothy L. Sayers With contributions from writers, artists, celebrities, politicians, scientists, and legendary figures all over the world, Women Know Everything! offers addictive reading—and a superb reference—for women of all ages. |
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... HELEN KELLER (1880–1968). AMERICAN WRITER AND ACTIVIST - A sobering thought: What if, at this very moment, I am living up to my full potential? —JANE wagner (1935–) AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHT AND comedy WRITER - I don't like to gamble, but if ...
... HELEN KELLER (1880–1968). AMERICAN WRITER AND ACTIVIST - A sobering thought: What if, at this very moment, I am living up to my full potential? —JANE wagner (1935–) AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHT AND comedy WRITER - I don't like to gamble, but if ...
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... HELEN MIRREN (1945-). ENGLISH STAGE,TELEVISION, AND MOVIE ACTOR - It is not whether you really cry. It's whether the audience thinks you are crying. —INGRID BERGMAN (1915–1982) • SWEDISHACTOR - My husband was actually very keen that I ...
... HELEN MIRREN (1945-). ENGLISH STAGE,TELEVISION, AND MOVIE ACTOR - It is not whether you really cry. It's whether the audience thinks you are crying. —INGRID BERGMAN (1915–1982) • SWEDISHACTOR - My husband was actually very keen that I ...
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... HELEN KELLER (1880–1968). AMERICAN WRITER AND ACTIVIST - The important thing is that when you come to understand something you act on it, no matter how small that act is. Eventually it will take you where you need to go. —sister HELEN ...
... HELEN KELLER (1880–1968). AMERICAN WRITER AND ACTIVIST - The important thing is that when you come to understand something you act on it, no matter how small that act is. Eventually it will take you where you need to go. —sister HELEN ...
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... HELEN HAYEs (1900–1993). AMERICAN ACTOR - Age does not protect you from love. But love, to some extent, protects you from age. –JEANNE MoREAu (1928–). FRENCH ActoR - Aging gracefully is supposed to mean trying not to hide time passing ...
... HELEN HAYEs (1900–1993). AMERICAN ACTOR - Age does not protect you from love. But love, to some extent, protects you from age. –JEANNE MoREAu (1928–). FRENCH ActoR - Aging gracefully is supposed to mean trying not to hide time passing ...
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... HELEN KELLER (1880–1968). AMERICAN WRITER AND ACTIVIST - I think if we had a greater focus on the bigger picture, instead of being locked in our cubicles, in front of our computer screen, in front of television or movie screen or the ...
... HELEN KELLER (1880–1968). AMERICAN WRITER AND ACTIVIST - I think if we had a greater focus on the bigger picture, instead of being locked in our cubicles, in front of our computer screen, in front of television or movie screen or the ...
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| Título | Women Know Everything!: 3,241 Quips, Quotes, & Brilliant Remarks |
| Autor | Karen Weekes |
| Editora | Quirk Books, 2011 |
| ISBN | 1594745455, 9781594745454 |
| Número de páginas | 480 páginas |
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