Wise Words is entertaining, informative, educational, and motivating, delivering precisely what its subtitle describes -1001 Truths to Inspire, Enlighten and Enrich Everyday Life. It is a captivating book because of the wisdom of the 600-plus people responsible for those 1,001 truths. Selected from more than 3,000 motivational and inspirational sayings collected over 50 years, the 1,001 included here are the most motivating. Whether you buy Wise Words for your own reading pleasure, or as a gift for someone special, it's one of those rare books sure to be cherished, picked up and read again and again. That's because Wise Words provides an enjoyable mental pick-me-up. The origins of the wisdom and motivation in this book extend to the far corners of the world. If you're like most people who read Wise Words, many of its truths will develop special meanings for you, a good reason to enjoy rereading it often.