The Book of Who Said That?: Fascinating Stories Behind Famous Quotes

The Book of Who Said That? is a collection of famous quotes and the stories behind them, spoken by history’s most influential politicians, artists, philosophers, writers, and cultural movers.

300+ articles cover a wide range of people and topics, from the well known to the obscure. Each of 11 chapters focuses on a theme: Wit and Wisdom from the Ancient World; Words from the White House; In Times of War; Science and Nature; Ideas of a Nation; Culture; Places; The Human Condition; Love and Marriage; Popular Sayings; The Quotables. Learn how profound words have shaped the milieu of cultural movements and historical moments. Did Nathan Hale really say, I regret that I only have one life to give for my country? ; What baseball player was known by his catchphrase Let’s Play Two! ? What poet was called mad, bad, and dangerous to know? Who said, The world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those that feel ? Where did the phrase Always a bridesmaid, never a bride originate? It’s often said as a fact that John Adams coined the phrase Facts are stubborn things, but this is actually a false fact. Who should get credit? Hardcover, 704 pages.