Truths Illustrated By Great Authors: A Dictionary Of Nearly Four Thousand Aids To Reflection, Quotations Of Maxims, Metaphors, Counsels, Cautions, Aphorism, Proverbs, Etc. (1885) is a comprehensive collection of quotations and sayings from some of the greatest minds in history. Compiled by the renowned playwright, William Shakespeare, this dictionary contains nearly four thousand entries, each one designed to provide readers with a source of inspiration, guidance, or reflection. The book is organized alphabetically, with each entry including a brief explanation of the quote's meaning and context, as well as its source. The quotes cover a wide range of topics, from love and friendship to politics and philosophy, and are drawn from a diverse range of authors, including Shakespeare himself, as well as other literary giants such as Homer, Dante, and Milton. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the human experience and gain insight into the wisdom of the ages.Also Contains Works By Lord Bacon, La Rochefoucauld, Colton, Greville, And Many Others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.