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Take a tour through nine of the finest minds of all time, with ‘900 Quotations from Modern Philosophy.’With words of wisdom, reflections, and observations on everything from life and love to death and hatred, and everything in between, this is a superb book for those looking for inspiring and self-questioning thoughts to gain a new perspective on our existence.A superb read for fans of modern philosophy and those who simply want something fascinating to dip in and out of.Michel de Montaigne (1533 – 1592) was a French philosopher, who pioneered the use of essays as a literary device. Montesquieu (1689 – 1755) was also French, whose writing had a huge influence on political systems. Voltaire (1694 – 1778), also from France, was one of the founders of the French Enlightenment movement. Niccolò Machiavelli (1469 – 1527) was an Italian diplomat who excused the use of unscrupulous means in politics.Born in Geneva, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712 – 1778) was a spearhead in the European Enlightenment movement. Born in Germany, Immanuel Kant (1724 – 1804) was another central figure of Enlightenment philosophy, as was Dutchman, Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677). Born in France, Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662) was a fideistic philosopher, while Francis Bacon (1909 – 1992) is best known as an existential artist.

A French political philosopher and politician, Alexis de Tocqueville's works are now considered early examples of sociology and political science.They include many of his famous insights, such as "Nothing is more wonderful than the art of being free, but nothing is harder to learn how to use than freedom." and "There are two things which a democratic people will always find very difficult - to begin a war and to end it."A carefully selected collection that contains 100 of Tocqueville’s most celebrated quotes, this book will delight those interested in the musings of one of the most notable French political philosophers.Alexis de Tocqueville, (1805 - 1859) was a French political philosopher, historian, and politician, best known for writing ‘Democracy in America’ (1835–40) and ‘The Old Regime and the Revolution’ (1856). Both works explored the effects of improving social conditions on the individual and the state in western society, and are now considered early examples of sociology and political science.Tocqueville was named Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) in 1837, and in 1838 was elected to the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques. In 1841, he was elected to the Académie Française.

William Shakespeare, Plato, Buddha, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, and Napoleon Bonaparte are just some of the famous names that make up this collection of 500 famous quotes.With ancient sages, politicians, military leaders, philosophers, and physicists imparting their wisdom, this carefully crafted compilation will not only develop your cultural knowledge but entertain, amuse, and inspire you too.´Develop your General Culture in 1000 Quotes´ will delight those who would like a boost of cultural literacy.William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was one of the greatest English poets, playwrights, and actors. Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 – 1900) is regarded as one of the 19th-century philosophers to have had a lasting effect on contemporary philosophy. Sun Tzu (544 BC-496 BC) was a Chinese philosopher and military general who influenced Western and East Asian philosophy with his work ´The Art of War´. Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the Platonist school of thought. He is considered a key figure in the history of Ancient Greek and Western philosophy.Lao Zi (1368 – 1644) is credited as the founding father of Taoism. Thought to have lived at the same time as Confucius, he wrote the Tao Te Ching. Gautama Buddha (480 BCE – 400 BCE) was an aristocrat who eschewed materialism, in favour of spiritual reflection. He is the founder of Buddhism. Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955) was a theoretical physicist, who is best remembered for developing the Theory of Relativity.Born in England, Winston Churchill (1874-1965) served as the British Prime Minister during WWII. Confucius (551 BCE–479 BCE) was born in China. His profound teachings established Confucianism, which promotes personal and societal morality. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was a French military leader during the French Revolution.

‘600 Quotations from the Great Writers of the 20th Century’ features the wit and wisdom of some of the 20th Century’s greatest writers and minds.A cherry-picked selection, the collection includes quotes from the likes of famous Irish poet and playwright, Oscar Wilde, American-Lebanese writer and poet Khalil Gibran, Winston Churchill, Britain’s celebrated prime minister, and many more.An entertaining and inspiring compilation of their best quotes, ‘600 Quotations from the Great Writers of the 20th Century’ is ideal for those interested in an extra boost of inspiration throughout their day.Young Jewish refugee Anne Frank (1929-1945) is famous for her diaries that detailed her attempts to hide from the Nazi’s in German-occupied Amsterdam. Winston Churchill (1874-1965) is the charismatic and oft-quoted, British Prime Minister that led the country to victory over Nazi Germany in the second World War. Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) is one of the most celebrated writers in history and is best known for his novel ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’.The Austrian novelist and biographer Stefan Zweig (1881-1942) was one of the most famous authors throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Born in France, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) was a writer and journalist, best known for his novella ´The Little Prince´. Khalil Gibran (1883-1931) was a Lebanese-American author and philosopher, best remembered for his prose poetry fable ´The Prophet´.

‘600 Quotations from the Great Writers of the 17th Century’ features the wit and wisdom of some of the 17th century’s greatest-ever writers, including Miguel de Cervantes, novelist and scientist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, French playwright Jean Racine, and English playwright William Shakespeare, one of the most quoted people in the world.This carefully curated compilation is motivating, insightful, and entertaining and will delight those who are looking for an extra dose of inspiration.Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) is renowned for his best-selling novel ‘Don Quixote’, which has been adapted for TV and film on many occasions. German poet and playwright, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), is the author of the acclaimed ‘Metamorphosis of Plants’ and ‘Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship’.French playwright Jean Racine (1639-1699) is one of the greatest playwrights of the 17th century and the author of ‘Phèdre’, ‘Andromaque’, and ‘Athalie’. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is considered one of the most famous English playwrights and the author of ‘Hamlet’, ‘Macbeth’, ‘Romeo & Juliet. His works continue to entertain and inspire to this day.

‘300 Quotes from Poets’ is a brilliant collection of quotes from some of the most celebrated French poets, including Charles Baudelaire, Alfred de Musset, and Alphonse de Lamartine.These great minds are responsible for some of the most celebrated works in French history, as well as quotes like "The beautiful is always bizarre" and "Music is the literature of the heart; it commences where speech ends."‘300 Quotes from Poets’ is the ideal read for anyone with an inquiring mind.Charles Pierre Baudelaire (1821 –1867) was a French poet whose original style influenced a whole generation. His most famous work is ‘Les Fleurs du mal’ (The Flowers of Evil).Alfred de Musset (1810 – 1857) was a French dramatist, poet, and novelist, who famously wrote the autobiographical novel ‘La Confession d'un enfant du siècle’ (The Confession of a Child of the Century).Alphonse de Lamartine (1790 – 1869) was a French author, poet, and statesman, who was hugely influential in the foundation of the Second Republic and wrote the epic poem ‘La Chute d'un Ange’ (The Fall of an Angel).

Emile Faguet's Initiation into Philosophy is a lively introduction to the fundamentals of philosophy. It aims to excite curiosity, provide a clear and concise introduction to the groundbreaking discoveries of the major philosophers, and introduce the reader to the pleasures of philosophical thought. This audiobook focuses on the seventeenth century: the greatest philosophic century of modern times, and perhaps of any time. It began with René Descartes, whose system, premises and conclusions are clearly explained; what followed was marked by his influence. Discover the advances of Cartesianism through the work of the Frenchman Malebranche, the Dutchman Spinoza, and the German Leibnitz, to get the clearest picture of these fascinating times.

Full of French wit and wisdom, this superb collection is not to be missed.This book is a celebration of Alexandre Dumas' talent and contains 100 of his most celebrated quotes, including 'Nothing succeeds like success', 'All generalisations are dangerous, even this one' and All human wisdom is contained in these two words - Wait and Hope'.´100 Quotes by Alexandre Dumas´ is the ideal read for anyone with an inquiring mind about the musings of one of the most renowned French authors.Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was a French playwright and author, best known for his historical adventure novels, including 'The Three Musketeers' (1844), 'The Count of Monte Cristo’ (1844), and ‘The Man in the Iron Mask’ (1847).He is one of the best-known and most widely-read French writers worldwide, with his works translated into over one hundred languages. Dumas’s novels have been adapted and made into over 200 films and TV series, including ‘The Man in the Iron Mask’ (1998) starring Leonardo Di Caprio, ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ (2002) starring Guy Pearce and ‘The Three Musketeers’ (1993) starring Kiefer Sutherland and Charlie Sheen.

‘2000 Final Quotations’ is an insightful and humorous collection of quotes from some of the world’s greatest thinkers, writers, artists, and statesmen.It contains contributions from Shakespeare, Gandhi and Carl Jung to Friedrich Nietzsche, Confucius and Leonardo da Vinci - and lots more!Stretching from Ancient Greece to 20th-century Germany, this wonderful compilation is guaranteed to inspire and entertain those who want a bit of extra philosophical guidance throughout their day.Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Jane Austen, William Shakespeare, Marcel Proust, Anton Chekhov, Arthur Schopenhauer, Friedrich Nietzsche, Laozi, Immanuel Kant, Mahatma Gandhi, Buddha, Albert Einstein, Anne Frank, Leonardo da Vinci, Confucius, Baruch Spinoza, Marcus Aurelius, Carl Jung, Cicero, Emil Cioran.