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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... MOTHER OF WRITER JOHN UPDIKE - You can't build a reputation on what you intend to do. —Lizsmith (1923–). AMERICAN GOSSIP columniST - It's more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly. Do not mistake activity for ...
... MOTHER OF WRITER JOHN UPDIKE - You can't build a reputation on what you intend to do. —Lizsmith (1923–). AMERICAN GOSSIP columniST - It's more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly. Do not mistake activity for ...
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... mothers of our race and the ultimate welfare of society makes every sacrifice seem trivial, every duty a pleasure. The pressing need spursus on, the certainty of victory gives us daily inspiration. —cARRIE chapman cATT (1859–1947) ...
... mothers of our race and the ultimate welfare of society makes every sacrifice seem trivial, every duty a pleasure. The pressing need spursus on, the certainty of victory gives us daily inspiration. —cARRIE chapman cATT (1859–1947) ...
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... mother taught me how to tie my shoes, she also taught me how to protest. Her rules were simple: Look respectable, act respectable, and don't give the opposition any ammunition. Together we buttoned those top buttons and combed our hair ...
... mother taught me how to tie my shoes, she also taught me how to protest. Her rules were simple: Look respectable, act respectable, and don't give the opposition any ammunition. Together we buttoned those top buttons and combed our hair ...
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... Mother Jones (1837–1930) Ante RICAN LABOR AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZER AND ACTIVIST - I cannot say to a person who suffers injustice, “Wait.” Perhaps you can. I can't. And having decided that I cannot urge caution, I must stand with him ...
... Mother Jones (1837–1930) Ante RICAN LABOR AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZER AND ACTIVIST - I cannot say to a person who suffers injustice, “Wait.” Perhaps you can. I can't. And having decided that I cannot urge caution, I must stand with him ...
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... mothers and mothers-in-law. We're all supposed to compete with each other for the favors of the ruling class. —FLorynce KENNEDY (1916–2000). AFRICAN-AMERICAN LAWYER AND ACTIVIST - A movement is only composed of people moving. To feel ...
... mothers and mothers-in-law. We're all supposed to compete with each other for the favors of the ruling class. —FLorynce KENNEDY (1916–2000). AFRICAN-AMERICAN LAWYER AND ACTIVIST - A movement is only composed of people moving. To feel ...
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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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