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Exploring the origins and accuracy of popular quotations, this book delves into well-known misquotes like "Nice guys finish last" and "Play it again, Sam," alongside lesser-known phrases such as "Ain't I a woman?" and "Golf is a good walk spoiled." It uncovers the truth behind frequently cited sayings, including "The opera ain't over till the fat lady sings" and "Make my day," providing readers with a deeper understanding of language and its evolution.
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The Quote Verifier, Ralph Keyes
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- 2000
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- Title
- The Quote Verifier
- Subtitle
- Who Said What, Where, and When
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ralph Keyes
- Publisher
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Publisher
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN13
- 9780312340049
- Category
- Encyclopedia
- Description
- Exploring the origins and accuracy of popular quotations, this book delves into well-known misquotes like "Nice guys finish last" and "Play it again, Sam," alongside lesser-known phrases such as "Ain't I a woman?" and "Golf is a good walk spoiled." It uncovers the truth behind frequently cited sayings, including "The opera ain't over till the fat lady sings" and "Make my day," providing readers with a deeper understanding of language and its evolution.