“Dictionary, n. A malevolent literary device for cramping the growth of language and making it hard and inelastic. This dictionary, however, is a most useful work.” –Ambrose Bierce, The Cynic’s Word ...

David Crews will sign copies of "The Mississippi Book of Quotations" 2 p.m. Saturday at Lemuria. An Oxford resident who grew up in the town when it was “a small hamlet,” David Crews believes ...

Showman P.T. Barnum never said “There’s a sucker born every minute” although he wished he had. And Civil War Admiral David Farragut probably never said “Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead” — words ...

Pop Culture Setting record straight on famous (mis)quotes A new, meticulously researched book of quotations attempts to set the record straight on those beloved phrases that have crept into everyday ...

On today's episode of the 5 Things podcast: Most likely that favorite quote you've been throwing around didn't come from the person you thought. From the movie quote "Luke, I am your father" from Star ...

North Carolina author Mardy Grothe is known for his books of quotes — words and phrases from history that offer new perspectives on approaching the intricacies of life. His newest quote collection is ...

David Crews will sign copies of "The Mississippi Book of Quotations" 2 p.m. Saturday at Lemuria. An Oxford resident who grew up in the town when it was “a small hamlet,” David Crews believes ...