Solomon, whom the Bible states was the wisest man whoever lived, wrote, "Wisdom is more precious than rubies, and all the things you may desire cannot compare with her" (Proverbs 3: 15).

The author, Silvio Famularo, has gleaned through many thousands of quotations by famous people to select this collection of inspiring, positive, uplifting and motivating sayings, which if considered seriously and put into practice, will make anyone a much wiser and wittier person.

It is impossible to guarantee that every quote originally emanated from the persons to whom they are attributed, but readers will find very few thoughts in this marvellous collection that they will disagree with.