1,001 Pearls of Life-Changing Wisdom: Insight on Identity, Truth, and Success
- ISBN-10
- 1620873842
- ISBN-13
- 9781620873847
- Category
- Self-Help
- Pages
- 400
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-05-12
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Author
- Elizabeth Venstra
Description
In this extensive collection of words to enlighten your mind and uplift your spirit, you will find something applicable to any problem, situation, or conundrum, as well as the inspiration for living your everyday life to the fullest. From the classic wisdom of thinkers such as Aristotle, Francis Bacon, and Thoreau, to the brilliance of more modern luminaries such as Maya Angelou, Golda Meir, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill, and even lighthearted guidance from Dave Barry and Oprah, every page of this book holds valuable insight and enlightenment. When caught up in the mundane tasks of our daily lives, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut and not be able to see a way out. Seeing clearly the “big picture” of the world around us can be tough. At times like these, a pearl of wisdom from this all-encompassing selection can give you just the life-changing spark you need to rethink and recharge. Selected from the output of the greatest minds in literature, history, philosophy, philanthropy, and art—and divided into categories such as Life in the Universe, Truth, and Relationships—these 1,001 Pearls of Life-Changing Advice are sure to serve as the catalyst you need to start making the positive changes that you want in your life.
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