Project Gutenberg 2002-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 73 Holmes, Oliver Wendell 1809 1894 Widger, David 1932 Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Works of Oliver W. Holmes, Sr. This etext was produced by David Widger "Widger's Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes" is a compilation of notable quotes drawn from the literary works of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., a prominent American writer, physician, and Supreme Court Justice. This collection falls under the category of literary reference and was likely assembled in the late 20th century. The work encapsulates a broad range of themes and topics, reflecting Holmes's keen insights into life, nature, politics, and society, serving as a valuable resource for both fans of his writing and those seeking wisdom on various subjects. The book features a diverse assortment of quotes from Holmes's various works, including his dialogues and essays around the breakfast table, where he explores profound philosophical concepts alongside more whimsical observations about life. Each quotation offers a glimpse into Holmes's intellect, wit, and humanism, addressing topics like truth, love, age, and the intricacies of conversation. The collection is presented in an accessible format, with both longer passages and one-liner quotes that invite readers to reflect on their meaning and applicability in contemporary life. Readers will find in this selection a mix of humor, wisdom, and social commentary that continues to resonate today. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 20.1 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. en Quotations PS Text Project Gutenberg Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference 92617 2025-07-02T07:40:40.813292 text/html 92438 2025-01-08T20:43:39.057069 text/html 159090 2025-07-02T07:40:47.284264 application/epub+zip 157858 2025-07-02T07:40:44.430272 application/epub+zip 96664 2025-07-02T07:40:43.211296 application/epub+zip 384886 2025-07-02T07:40:49.034301 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 373393 2025-07-02T07:40:46.483320 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115551 2022-09-02T10:25:34.696503 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 76075 2025-07-02T07:40:40.575295 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 70654 2021-01-08T20:37:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17835 2025-07-02T07:40:49.157253 application/rdf+xml 27096 2025-07-02T07:40:43.706282 image/jpeg 4808 2025-07-02T07:40:43.457278 image/jpeg 28920 2021-01-08T20:37:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 158664 2025-07-02T07:40:40.821345 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia