Dictionaries of quotations

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Have you ever read something from the dictionary of quotations? Certain phrases or words you are required to embellish a paragraph. Those are dictionaries of quotations.  But what are they?

What are dictionaries of Quotations?

Dictionaries of Quotations are reference books that are compilations of notable phrases.  Sources can include speeches, interviews, historical documents and more. The purpose of these dictionaries is to provide insightful statements that reflect the wisdom, humour and creativity of humanity. If you want to know more, then check out a books online store called Bookswagon.

Dictionaries of Quotations Books

Here are some recommended dictionaries of quotations:

1. Oxford Dictionary of Quotations: The first edition of this book was published in the year 1941.  The eighth edition has about 20,000 quotations indexed for reference.  This book provides quotations for each occasion and 700 new quotations added in this edition from Joan of Arc to Thomas Jefferson and new sayings from the ages have been included here such as ‘’it would be better, if things happened to people the way they wish’’. ‘’The future is already here, but not evenly distributed.

2. Dictionary of Latin Quotations and Proverbs: This is a reference book compiled by Henry Thomas Riley and it contains a wide variety of proverbs, maxims and mottos with their English translations.
3. Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations: The updated edition of this book is a perfect gift for each occasion.  This book has quotations by Shakespeare, Albert Einstein and Kate Moss.  This features 4000 of the best and the most popular questions of the past and present.  It has quotations on 300 themes from parties to punctuality.  This is the ideal tool for finding the right words to express yourself in situations and quotes by Walt Disney such as ‘’ There is more treasure in books than pirates can loot from Treasure Island and ‘’ Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.
4. New Penguin Dictionary of Quotations:  This is an expansive collection of witty sayings, pithy comments and strange sayings.  Each entry collates the most famous and unusual quotations from a wide range of people and a mini biography to keep things in context. It is a great source book for readers, writers, browsers and after dinner speakers.

Quotations from various speakers of various themes are collated in these books called dictionaries of quotations and they are important to use in various situations. If you want to purchase such books, then check out the bookstore in Dubai known as Bookswagon. Bookswagon has books online in the UAE such as Webster's New Explorer and Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, Gaither’s Dictionary of Quotations, Oxford Dictionary of Legal Quotations.

Buy books online in the UAEto get dictionaries of quotations, for law, language and other subjects, it will help you gain knowledge of quotations related to those subjects. Order now to get books in seven days on your doorstep and if you want international editions of books, then you can get them in 5-7 days.