A carefully curated collection compiled by Michael Hennessy begun in 1960 with the recording of a Bennett Cerf quip in a spiral-bound notebook: “How much better would it have been if the Rock had landed on the Pilgrims?”
Since then, the collection has grown to encompass timeless wisdom, wit, and insight drawn from voices throughout history and across cultures. Mike selected each quote for its clarity, resonance, and ability to provoke thought, inspire, or offer comfort, making this compilation not only a source of daily inspiration but also a practical reference for writers, speakers, and anyone seeking a concise spark of perspective.
“To be amused by what you read — that is the great spring of happy quotations.”
“Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.”
Mark Twain, A.F. Bradley, New York, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
“A witty saying proves nothing.”