This collection of 4000 useful sayings comprises of ancient and modern, English, American, Protestant and Catholic. 1000 people are quoted, their words grouped by theme from Abandonment to Zeal. The historical context of each quotation is preserved by the inclusion of dates in the index. Previous books by the author include Tomorrow's People, Tuesday Again, Quotes and Anecdotes for Preachers and Teachers, Assemble Together, Through the Year With Pope John Paul II, Treasury of the Holy Spirit, Let's Celebrate, Hodder Book of Christian Prayers and Hodder Book of Famous Christians.