A regrettable compendium of clichés, with unreliable attributions. ( )

This has short but thought-provoking ideas that help you stay focused on the true essentials of life. While such things may be seen as trite, the fact is that basic truisms may well be trite but that does not mean they are wrong or unnecessary. Washing is simple and basic but useful and necessary - and in need of repetition. ( )

A Father's Book of Wisdom is one father's view of life and what he thought about the importance of self-reliance, commitment, love, generosity, and success. It contains 159 quotes from Socrates, Eleanor Roosevelt, Andrew Jackson, Mother Teresa, and many others covering such topics as achievements, courage, happiness, parenting, success, and values. It is an uplifting collection that may even inspire you to jot down a few notes of your own.