Who First Said, “Great Scott!”? And Who Is Scott?
I’m back to inviting readers to submit quotations whose origins they want me to try to trace, using my book, The Yale Book of Quotations, and my more recent researches. Bill asked: “Great Scott! As in,...
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(Photodisc) I’m back to inviting readers to submit quotations whose origins they want me to try to trace, using my book, The Yale Book of Quotations, and my more recent researches. jennifer atkinson...
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(Lifesize) I’m back to inviting readers to submit quotations whose origins they want me to try to trace, using my book, The Yale Book of Quotations, and my more recent researches. Jay K asked: A friend...
View ArticleThe Absence of Proof
I’m back to inviting readers to submit quotations whose origins they want me to try to trace, using my book, The Yale Book of Quotations, and my more recent researches. James A Smith asked: “‘Absence...
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Photo: iStockphoto I’m back to inviting readers to submit quotations whose origins they want me to try to trace, using my book, The Yale Book of Quotations, and my more recent researches. Michael...
View ArticlePolitical Football
I’m back to inviting readers to submit quotations whose origins they want me to try to trace, using my book, The Yale Book of Quotations, and my more recent researches. John machlachlan asked: When did...
View ArticleDogs and Cigars
Photo: Mary I’m back to inviting readers to submit quotations whose origins they want me to try to trace, using my book, The Yale Book of Quotations, and my more recent researches. Sarah C. asked:...
View ArticleOle Mr. Micawber: “Result, Misery”
I’m back to inviting readers to submit quotations whose origins they want me to try to trace, using my book, The Yale Book of Quotations, and my more recent researches. Photo: tibchris Groatman asked:...
View ArticleBleg: Most Notable Quote of 2011
Photo: Abode of Chaos I’m starting to think about my annual list, run by the Associated Press, of the top 10 most notable quotations of the year. By “notable” I mean “important” or “famous” or...
View ArticleOne More Time: Most Notable Quote of 2011
Since my last posting elicited many helpful comments, let me repeat it this week in hope of getting even more input: I’m starting to think about my annual list, run by the Associated Press, of the top...
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