Book Reviews: Quotes
Quotes that make you say, “I wish I’d said that!”
As featured in the Communicate! Newsletter and then some!
| Samoan Proverbial Expressions Pocket Positives The Book of Celtic Wisdom The Little Book of Bad Business Advice See also The Bible |
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Samoan Proverbial Expressions / Alaga’upu Fa’aSamoa
Erich Shultz
Samoan culture is one which involves a great deal of talking and oratory (as seen by the phrase “Ua vela le fala”, which means “the mat is warm” i.e this speech has gone on too long). However the wisdom and culture of Samoan oratory is largely hidden from palagi (European) eyes.
That’s no longer the case, however, with this book of Samoan Proverbial Expressions and their meanings.
A fascinating look at an ancient culture that still thrives today. As featured in the May 2000 Communicate! Newsletter.
Order Samoan Proverbial Expressions / Alaga’upu Fa’aSamoa from Amazon.com.
| Pocket Positives Maggie Pinkney and Barbara Whiter, editors |
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A great source of smart sayings and genuinely encouraging quotes. Subjects from curiosity to procrastination, understanding to beauty and everything in between.
Great source material for speakers and writers. (Why do you think I’ve got it?) It’s easy to appear smart by quoting people such as Sir Winston Churchill, Mark Twain or T.S Eliot – nobody knows you only know that one quote out of everything they’ve written! |
Enquire about Pocket Positives at your local bookstore.
| The Book of Celtic Wisdom Michael Scott |
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Like the Samoans, the Celts have a lot to say. And whether it’s in Gaelic or in English, it makes a lot of sense to somebody!
Phrases like “There is no bone in the tongue, and yet the same did often break a man’s head.” really hit the nail on the head. And that’s just a sample of what’s in this little book. |
There are also great insights into Celtic history, folklore and culture. I love that sort of understanding into the background of a proverb, don’t you?
Enquire about The Book of Celtic Wisdom at your local bookstore.
| The Little Book of Bad Business Advice Steve Altes |
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This book is funny, but be careful – you may just see your own behaviour written in these pages!
Rocket scientist (yes, I’m serious) Steve Altes has put together a whole bunch of “must-not’s” in the business world. Advice like: “Never answer phones promptly. You don’t want to appear too desperate for business.” |
Or how about this one: “If your staff presents you with new ideas, keep ‘em in line with, ‘Hey, if I had wanted creativity, I would have asked my accountant. You’re a doer, not a thinker. Get back to work.’ “
Undoubtedly powerful motivational stuff. A great laugh, and a great gift for anyone starting their own business!