Would you buy a book of quotations?
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
United States
July 16, 2018 2:16pm CST
I came across a book of quotations while I waited for my number to be called at the thrift store today. The book was written around 2005. You should see above one of the quotes / suggestions that was written within.
I didn't buy the book though I think it was only 75 cents. I was tempted though but then there's really only so much you can do with a book like this. I also saw a sherlock holmes quote book. I didn't get it either, but I am tempted to get it if it's there the next time I go (provided I remember).
I have bought quote books in the past but I end up just letting them sit there with no real purpose. I did end up getting rid of the ones I had though. Now that Sherlock Holmes that I would buy and read over and over again.
Do you buy books with quotes in them?
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Jul 18
The first one I ever bought was one I found at a Salvation Army. It was love quotes and I thought it was cute. This was also during the "honeymoon phase" of mine and the Big Exes (the husband) relationship.
I bought my my a vellum book of quotes that she could use in her crafting. I got it back when she passed away and I think it's somewhere around here.
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@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
17 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum I only have a book of aphorism by Oscar Wilde.
@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
17 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum 
This is very good.
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
16 Jul 18
I haven't paid for a book of quotes but I do like to read them online or on Pinterest
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
16 Jul 18
I love reading quotes online as well. Buying them in book form seems to be such a waste unless you know you'll read them over and over again. I might even buy the quote printed on a throw, mug or t-shirt.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Jul 18
@Marilynda1225 Especially mugs for me. I have two mugs that say "Keep Calm and _ _ _ _ or _ _ _ _" one says "make tea" and the other says "Call mom".
Of course we don't really need mugs here, there are plenty. I can't resist getting some when they are cheap and have cute pictures or sayings on them.
@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
16 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum mugs or t-shirts get my attention with a quote
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
16 Jul 18
That is not a bad idea. The place I went today sells blank journals with pretty covers. You can get the same things elsewhere but they are more expensive. I like the idea of using one of those to put quotes in and look back on when you are feeling blue or needing inspired.
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
16 Jul 18
I've never bought a book of quotations but do like to read them at times. I find some very inspiring. 
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
17 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum Yes! I have bookmarked a few places and there are some great ones there on practically any subject.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Jul 18
I feel like you find more that way including quotes from other cultures that have been translated into English.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Jul 18
I agree with you there. The internet definitely traps you and abuses your time!
I will even read a book whilst I mylot or do other things online. I read for a few minutes and then mylot for a few minutes.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
16 Jul 18
Yes there are so many quotes that are easily available on the internet, there's no need to buy them now.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
16 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum , yes that is why I have reduced purchasing the books now except for the local author's fictions!
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
16 Jul 18
In the past I had some books with quotes. I received them as a present. Today I prefer to read quotes online.
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
16 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum I used to write my favorite quotes in a notebook. I think that I still have that notebook in one of the boxes. Some quotes are very inspiring.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
16 Jul 18
@Porcospino I agree. I love Robert Frost "The woods are lovely, dark and deep but I have promises to kepe and miles to go before I sleep." I've never actually read the book associated with this.
Then there's Emily Dickinson's poem about not living in vein. I love that.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
16 Jul 18
I agree with you on reading them online. Now if you like the quote you can always write it down.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
17 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum I have a collection of all the Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes stories
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Jul 18
@arthurchappell I have "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" in paperback form. I think I picked it up for cheap several years ago. I'd like to get it with a thicker cover at some point.
As an aside, My favorite T.v. Adapation is the one where Jeremy Brett was Sherlock.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Jul 18
I will probably end up getting the sherlock one if it's still there. I'm a big fan of the works. I saw a sturdier volume of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's works as well I may nab next time.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
17 Jul 18
That cheap I would buy it to remember the quotes.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Jul 18
Sure, but then you've got to consider that it may sit on the shelf and no be read much.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Jul 18
@CookieMonster46 I used to have the same problem. Now I only keep books I will read and get rid of the ones I haven't read in a certain number of months.
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@CookieMonster46 (13447)
• United States
17 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum books I have read just sit there now, until I part with them.
@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
17 Jul 18
I read quotes and sayings online.. and then save it
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Jul 18
That's a good way to do it. Reduces clutter in the home and you find a lot more that way.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
17 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum yes that's right
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@morgoodie (2645)
• United States
16 Jul 18
I think I have only ever had one book that was of quotations. I don't know if you are old enough to remember Saturday Night Live when Adam Sandler and those were on it but they had this segment that was called Deep Thoughts by Jack _____. ( Can't think of the last name right now) I had a book that was Deep Thoughts. I loved those because they were funny but they also made sense. I don't have the book anymore though.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
16 Jul 18
Yes, I am old enough to remember when Adam Sandler was on but I don't watch too much SNL.
It wasn't Jack Black was it?
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Jul 18
@banksim Unfortunately, this is true also.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Jul 18
You are so right. Quotes are powerful and empowering.
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@banksim (5203)
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17 Jul 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum yes we read lot but practice none
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
18 Jul 18
Quotes are such inspirational things, aren't they?
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@GardenGerty (157494)
• United States
19 Jul 18
I would not. I am not buying books right now. Hubby might, though, over my protest.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
19 Jul 18
As you know, I am going a bit overboard in getting books but I will have plenty of places to put them once I get the DVD cleared out.
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
18 Jul 18
I have several books of quotes. I bought them before the internet or personal computers were available. I use them for ideas and to put on photos for online use.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
18 Jul 18
They seem like very cherished items for you. I feel like quote books take up space on the shelf where other books could go. I do like to read quotes but I prefer to do that online.
If the internet ever stopped working I guess I'd go to buying them.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Jul 18
I don't think many people have. It's just not a popular thing.
@JESSY3236 (18885)
• United States
17 Jul 18
no. I don't, I just look them online.But I have received some inspirational quote books as gifts.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Jul 18
I feel like you find more online than you do in individual books. Someone recommended writing the quotes down in a journal. That's a good idea and there are so many good journal books out there.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
17 Jul 18
Yes I would buy it, But only at a thrift store and for .75
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
17 Jul 18
I don't know, the more I think about it the more I am glad I didn't buy it. I am spoiled by these nickel books I am finding. 
@deba12 (2951)
• India
17 Jul 18
I wouldn't like to buy a book that only has quotes in it. But if I have to buy it, then I will.
