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Category:
Action/Thriller
Publisher: Createspace
ISBN-10: 1449903274
Pages: 136
Copyright: Feb 4, 2010
ISBN-13: 9781449903275
A collection of idioms, quotes, sayings and toasts from the greats of literature and the unknowns. The book interlaces wine history with these wise words. Inspiration for the title was the quote from Plautus, a Roman playwright, from more than 2000 years ago he wrote, “Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.”
The book captures and presents quotes from thousands of years ago to current wine witticisms of today. The chapters have been created and identified by wine topics that include: The Essence of Wine, Maturing is for Wine, Prescription for Health, Here’s to Happiness, Indulge a Little and many other enjoyable chapters.
Putting together these idioms and quotes on drinking wine, along with a little encouragement from my favorite Virginia crushed grapes urged me to share some of my own poems and thoughts. Wine and Sweet Words is now available at major online booksellers, including Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com, as well as distribution channels.
Excerpt
T’was Noah who first planted the vine and mended his Morals by drinking its wine.
Attributed to Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was an author, diplomat and statesman, philosopher, inventor, scientist and framer of the US Constitution. Franklin, one of the most respected early Americans, had his words take on the role of life’s truisms.
Thanks to his Poor Richard’s Almanac, sayings such as “Fish and visitors stink after three days” have been common phrases for generations. Benjamin’s words of wisdom and thoughts continue to penetrate many facets of life, including drinking and enjoying wine.
...Drink ought to refresh the Body,
and make it cheerful, and not to dull and oppress it.
Poor Richard’s Almanac 1742
Benjamin Franklin 1706 - 1790
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