Noble Thoughts in Noble Language (Classic Reprint): A Collection of Wise and Virtuous Utterances, in Prose and Verse, From the Writings of the Known Great and the Great Unknown - Softcover

Henry Southgate

Softcover

ISBN 10: 133161645X ISBN 13: 9781331616450

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Uncover a curated treasury of wise and virtuous utterances in prose and verse, gathered from the greatest and the lesser-known voices of the past.

This nonfiction collection assembles thoughtful lines from renowned writers and influential thinkers, offering a window into enduring ideas about nature, morality, and human understanding. Edited by Henry Southgate, the book presents passages that encourage reflection, conversation, and quiet study.

Readers will encounter a variety of tones and themes, from nature’s power and beauty to the ethics of timing and thought. The selections are drawn from both famous essays and more obscure meditations, presented in accessible prose and verse.

• Brief, memorable passages that invite daily contemplation and introspection.


• A broad range of voices, from celebrated thinkers to lesser-known writers.


• Clear, approachable language suitable for a wide audience.


• Organized around timeless themes to spark reflection and discussion.

Ideal for fans of classical thought, inspirational writing, and readers who enjoy dipping into compact, quotable wisdom.

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Excerpt from Noble Thoughts in Noble Language: A Collection of Wise and Virtuous Utterances, in Prose and Verse, From the Writings of the Known Great and the Great Unknown

Our thoughts, says an eloquent divine, like the waters Of the sea when exhaled towards heaven, will lose all their bitterness and saltness, and sweeten into an amiable humanity, until they descend in gentle showers Of love and kindness upon our fellow men.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133161645X
• ISBN 13: 9781331616450
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 756