Great Oratory Series

Positive or optimistic attitude happens to be the key to success and prosperity in life, however, most of people remain deprived of this virtue, for they seldom try to find or come across the sources which might inspire and motivate them. A person with a positive attitude can easily overcome the most difficult of the situations faced in life. There is a great role of positive surroundings and positive reception in cultivating a positive attitude. Spoken words play a great role, particularly by the experienced and successful people. The present collection is going to acquaint you with hundreds of positive thoughts and sentences spoken by the most successful and admired people: writers, educationalists, poets, leaders, artists, scientists, and the great people from several other spheres of life. So get ready to shed negativity and adopt positivity.

How and when one gets inspired has been a mystery! There is no principle that teaches you how to be inspired, however, the experience of the other people and their thoughts have a very great role to play in our lives. Sometimes, just a few words are enough to inspire a person, consequently transforming his or her life for the better. Human language is the most precious gift to mankind by nature. It is the power of words that has maintained ample spice and flavor in our lives. The great thoughts or speeches recorded in the form of words are the most precious treasure that can never be destroyed. In the present collection there are hundreds of beautiful, witty, and inspirational lines spoken by great people from different walks of life. Now it is up to you to choose the best for you and add inspiration to your life. So go ahead and get inspired.

Despite being blessed with all the advantages in life, without motivation, everything appears to be insipid and gloomy. There ought to be a motive that gives momentum to our activities in life, but most of the people just flow with life without doing much. Motivation is essential to be successful and happy in life, and it can come from various sources. One can be inspired by the experiences of others, their deeds, or their words. There can't be any denial that motivating words work like magic and consequently change a person's life. With a little motivation one can attain the unattainable. Motivating words can be very simple yet very powerful. So find your motivation in hundreds of motivational thoughts given in this book. These thoughts come from the most successful and famous people from different walks of life.

It is often said that love is strange, but stranger are the ways of lovers. True, very true, for there can not be any generalization of love. It can spring from various sources and human mind has no control over it; it is absolutely a matter of heart. Love, undoubtedly, is the most talked about and written subject, yet the arguments continue to pour in. There are innumerable ideas of love and several definitions of this beautiful word, but the story does not end here. The most beautiful turn comes when individuals during the changing times give their own description of love in their beautiful words. This collection will provide you with hundreds of such beautiful thoughts and words given by some of the most famous people from different walks of life. So, get ready and know those aspects of love which might be unknown to you.

James Joyce, one of the most prominent Irish writers and thinkers, has given several masterpieces to English Literature. Joyce had started writing at a very early age. His writings are not so easy to understand, for they are full of wit and wisdom. One ought to read between the lines to get to the bottom of his messages in his writings. Some of the lines from his works are so beautiful that one can't help but simply admire his genius. His precise diction and appropriate arrangement of sentences has been a unique feature of his writings. In this book we have included hundreds of such beautiful lines written by James Joyce. They are sure to entertain, amuse, and enlighten you.

A person without fun in his life is simply existing, for he misses a great deal of life. We all keep on looking for amusement in one form or other, however, sources of being amused happen to be different. The fun that can be derived from funny sentences of quotes is subtle, and only a few privileged ones can get amused by such witty words. The funny sentences or words that amuse us are mostly spoken unknowingly, for they involve the wisdom of the speaker. However, it is up to the wisdom of the listener to draw his own conclusion. In this book you will find hundreds of such funny thoughts or spoken words which will leave a very deep impression on your mind. Some of them will definitely remain in your memory for a very long time. Amusing Oratory: Great Thoughts Copyright Preface Great Humorous Thoughts Section One Section Two Section Three Section Four Section Five

Henry James, one of the greatest short story and novel writers, has produced such wonderful stories that readers from all age groups remain absorbed and entertained once they begin reading his stories. Though being an American writer, he spent a major part of his life in England. Henry James is said to be one of the most distinguished writers in American literature. He has enabled himself to be ensconced among the leading figures of the 19th century literary realism. His short stories mostly rely on very powerful realism, and the subject matters are picked from everyday life. His witty remarks and memorable lines in his works are highly admired. Some of his most beautiful lines have even become well known quotations. In the present collection, you will find hundreds of such beautiful thoughts which are not only full of wisdom but also teeming with thought provoking ideas and enlightening elements.

In academic circles, perhaps, no other novelist has gained as much popularity as George Orwell has. His most famous novels "Nineteen Eighty-Four" and "Animal Farm" brought all the glory that a writer desires. However, his best work is his essays, and it can be said that Orwell is also one of the most accomplished non-fiction writers. He can easily transform the most insipid subject matters into something glamorous through his power of diction and sentence arrangement. The power of his diction distinguished him from several other contemporary writers. Several of his sentences and lines from his works have become popular quotes today. In the present collection, you will get hundreds of such thought-provoking and intelligent lines. They are full of humor, intelligence, and wisdom.

Among the female writers of the past and present, Virginia Woolf has her very distinct place. Her classics have contributed greatly to English and world literature. Her short stories, novels, and essays are equally popular among young and old even today. Several of her works are taught at schools and colleges all over the world. Her intelligent remarks and statements in her works draw immense praise from her readers. One needs to think deeply to get to the bottom of some of her beautiful philosophic lines in her works. Her intelligent and didactic sayings in her novels and stories are also very interesting and thought provoking. In this book you will get to read hundreds of such quotes and lines which teem with her unmatched wisdom.

Not many female writers have contributed so much to the world literature as Jane Austen has. She is undoubtedly one of the most famous female writers. She has been a favorite of not only female but male readers and even today her books are sold in large numbers. One can only marvel at her genius when she writes, "“Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure” with so much ease in one of his novels. She is known for her precise and emphatic use of diction. Her well arranged sentences have made their distinct place in the world literature. She often received highly favorable remarks from both reviewers and critics. Speaking through her characters, she wrote about subjects such as love, relationship, family, business, personal behavior, society, politics, and what not. Some of his most famous sentences have become well known quotations and they are often quoted by speakers and writers. In this book there are hundreds of beautiful sentences written by Jane Austen. They are sure to amuse, entertain, and enlighten the prospective readers.

One can hardly hide one's admiration for F. Scott Fitzgerald when he says, “That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you're not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.” His mesmerizing lines keep readers glued to the novels he has written. Undoubtedly, Fitzgerald is one of the most widely read and most famous American novelist. He dealing with the realism of the period remains unmatched. Some of the most enchanting lines from his writings have become popular as quotations, and very often scholars and writers quote his lines. You will find hundreds of such beautiful statements, remarks, and sentences in the present book. They will not only amuse and entertain but also enlighten the readers.

Who other than Great William Shakespeare could have produced such beautiful lines: “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.” The world literature is immensely indebted to this great writer for his unmatched contributions. Whenever people talk about English Literature, Shakespeare's name inevitably comes. Not only for his classic plays and poems, but also for his witty remarks and intelligent statements Shakespeare is known among literary circles all over the world. Hundreds of lines from his plays, stories, and poems have become world famous quotations which are so often quoted by other writers, scholars, and teachers. You will find hundreds of such remarkable thoughts in the present book to amuse, entertain, and enlighten you.

William Faulkner, the Nobel Prize winning author, from America is regarded as one of the most famous and widely read novelists in the country. He is known for his ingenious remarks and precise statements. Several of the lines from his novels have come to be very popular quotations today. How simply and beautifully he would say, "Read, read, read. Read everything--trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice who studies the master. Read! You'll absorb it." In the present book there are hundreds of most beautiful lines from William Faulkner's stories, novels, and his speeches. They are bound to amuse, entertain, and enlighten the prospective readers.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky, one of the most famous and widely read Russian novelists, has contributed greatly to the world literature with his unique and powerful creations. One of his most famous novels is "Crime and Punishment." It is said to be the first psychological novel. Being a deep observer of human society, he often concentrated on details of the things which he presented in his writing, and for this purpose his diction helped him to a very great extent. Some of the lines from his works have become very popular quotes now. Hundreds of such popular and intelligent thoughts by this great author are presented in the present book. Words of Wisdom: Fyodor Dostoyevsky Copyright Introduction Section One Section Two Section Three Section Four Section Five Section Six Section Seven Section Eight Section Nine Section Ten

How aesthetically realistic and imaginative a writer can be is obvious in the works of John Steinbeck, one of the most famous American writers. His keen social perception and sympathetic humor distinguish him from several other contemporary writers. Owing to his creative power he could very beautifully play with the words to create some of the most beautiful sentences in English language. Having witnessed the world changing drastically, he managed to illustrate almost all aspects of human life that he witnessed in his lifetime. Hundreds of his statements and sentences have become very popular quotations today. The present collection of such thoughts will delight, amuse, and enlighten the prospective readers.

The short stories and novels written by Herman Melville have kept readers amused for several decades. He was a well travelled person, so consequently a keen observer of human behavior. His works have been popular in all age groups of readers. The most unique feature of his writing is his command over language and precise selection of words. Several of his statements, remarks, and lines from his works are really memorable, and they are often quoted by writers and scholars. There are hundreds of such intelligent thoughts given in the present book to entertain and enlighten the prospective readers. Words of Wisdom: Herman Melville Copyright Introduction Section One Section Two Section Three Section Four Section Five Section Six Section Seven Section Eight Section Nine

Hemingway is presumably the only writer who rose to the appreciable heights through his simple and uncomplicated writing style. He never went for ostentatious display of words and sentences, and that is why he is favorite among the readers from all classes. The laconic style that he uses in his writings is liked by one and all even today. In his novels he used several witty remarks and suggestion, along with very effective description. The lines written by Hemingway leave a very deep impression on the minds of his readers. Since he led an adventurous life, he came across different people around the world. He tried to put even their thoughts in the minds of the characters in his novels. In the present collection there are hundreds of wonderful statements and lines from his famous work. They have become very popular quotes today. Words of Wisdom: Ernest Hemingway Copyright Introduction Section One Section Two Section Three Section Four Section Five Section Six Section Seven Section Eight Section Nine Section Ten

Among the most famous Russian writers, Vladimir Nabokov has his very distinct place. Through his world famous novel "Lolita" Nabokov had created sensation. The book is included among the top one hundred books of all times. Nabokov is not only known for his very powerful writing, but also for his intelligent remarks and statements teeming with wisdom. His novels are full of such witty remarks and statements. Several of his statements have become very popular quote today. The present book includes hundreds of such thoughts presented by Vladimir Nabokov. They are sure to amuse, entertain, and enlighten the prospective readers.

D. H. Lawrence's contribution to the world literature is immense. It is beyond any doubt that even today his short stories and novels keep their readers enthralled. He was a smithy who actually knew how to deal with human emotions, from happiness to depression to philosophic thought. His precise diction and arrangement of sentences have inspired hundreds of writers, scholars, and students throughout the world. Several of his beautiful sentences, written in his books, have become very popular quotations. How well he understood love and place of woman in human society can easily be understood from this beautiful sentence: “A woman has to live her life, or live to repent not having lived it.” In the present collection we have included hundreds of such beautiful thoughts created by this great writer. They are not only full of wisdom but also very interesting and thought provoking.

When an idiom from one language is translated word by word into another language, it most likely loses its idiomatic meaning in the translation. For example, an idiom ‘kick the bucket’ means to die or to expire in English, but if it is translated word by word into any other language it will definitely carry the sense that an object ‘bucket’ being kicked by leg. Idioms and phrases are used extensively in literature, particularly in drama and fiction. In satirical or humorous fiction, the inclusion of phrases and idioms is almost inevitable.

George Bernard Shaw, the British playwright and novelist, is also known as a critic and social reformer. His witty writings have contributed a lot to English literature. Through his unmatched genius, he has written some of the most popular dramas which have retained their charm even today. Shaw's writings are full of fun, wisdom, and enlightening elements. Some of his most famous lines from his works have become popular quotes and they are frequently alluded to or quoted by modern writers and scholars. In the present collection, we have included hundreds of such intelligent and enlightening thoughts presented by George Bernard Shaw. His thoughts are not only entertaining, interesting, and inspiring, but also highly didactic.

It is known that the Holy Bible contains about five hundred proverbs. In the same way, almost every culture in the world has its own examples of unique proverbs which later got translated into several other languages. It is not an easy task to define a ‘proverb.’ Archer Taylor’s classic mentions that “The definition of a proverb is too difficult to repay the undertaking; an incommunicable quality tells us this sentence is proverbial and that one is not. Hence no definition will enable us to identify positively a sentence as proverbial”.

Hundreds of worlds in English language have been borrowed from Hindi, Urdu, and Sanskrit languages. Several of the Hindi and Urdu words have originally come from Sanskrit. These words got included in the English lexicon without being translated or altered, following almost the same sound and spelling. Several Hindi words entered English during the British Raj in India. The borrowed words which entered English language from India during the colonial period are called "Anglo-Indian" words. In this concise dictionary we have included hundreds of Hindi words with their origins and their definitions. All the best Student World Indian Words in English Language: A Concise Dictionary with Origins & Definitions Copyright Introduction A B C D............................