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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... country, I'll race to the Moon. . . . I'll never look back. —EDNA GARDNER why TE (1902–1991) Pioneering AMERICAN AIR RACER, FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, AND ENTREPRENEUR ABILITY Every person is responsible for all the good within.
... country, I'll race to the Moon. . . . I'll never look back. —EDNA GARDNER why TE (1902–1991) Pioneering AMERICAN AIR RACER, FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, AND ENTREPRENEUR ABILITY Every person is responsible for all the good within.
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... PioneERING AMERICAN AWIATOR: FIRST PERSON To FLY solo Across PACIFIC - Now I say that with cruelty and oppression it is everybody's business to interfere when they see it. —ANNASEWELL (1820–1878). ENGLISH WRITER - How wonderful it is ...
... PioneERING AMERICAN AWIATOR: FIRST PERSON To FLY solo Across PACIFIC - Now I say that with cruelty and oppression it is everybody's business to interfere when they see it. —ANNASEWELL (1820–1878). ENGLISH WRITER - How wonderful it is ...
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... Pioneering AviaTor - I began wearing hats as a young lawyer because it helped me to establish my professional identity. Before that, whenever I was at a meeting, someone would ask me to get coffee. –BELLAABZUG (1920–1998). AMERICAN ...
... Pioneering AviaTor - I began wearing hats as a young lawyer because it helped me to establish my professional identity. Before that, whenever I was at a meeting, someone would ask me to get coffee. –BELLAABZUG (1920–1998). AMERICAN ...
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... PIONEERING AMERICAN AWIATOR: FIRST PERSON TO FLY SOLOACROSS PACIFIC - I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others. –AMELIA ...
... PIONEERING AMERICAN AWIATOR: FIRST PERSON TO FLY SOLOACROSS PACIFIC - I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others. –AMELIA ...
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... PIONEERING compUTER SCIENTIST AND U.S. NAVY REARADMIRAL - Going back after a long time will make you mad, because the people you left behind do not like to think of you as changed, will treat you as they always did, accuse you of being ...
... PIONEERING compUTER SCIENTIST AND U.S. NAVY REARADMIRAL - Going back after a long time will make you mad, because the people you left behind do not like to think of you as changed, will treat you as they always did, accuse you of being ...
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Women Know Everything!: 3,241 Quips, Quotes, & Brilliant Remarks Karen Weekes Pré-visualização limitada - 2007 |
Women Know Everything!: 3,241 Quips, Quotes, & Brilliant Remarks Karen Weekes Pré-visualização indisponível - 2011 |
Women Know Everything!: 3,241 Quips, Quotes, & Brilliant Remarks Karen Weekes Pré-visualização indisponível - 2011 |
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