Well Said, Well Spoken: 736 Quotable Quotes for Educators

By Robert D. Ramsey

Book Overview

When every word counts In this time of sound bites, short attention spans, and one-sentence sermons, getting a point across can be a real challenge. Having ready access to just the right quotes to make those points with impact can be a lifesaver and an excellent source of inspiration.

Life-long educator and freelance writer Robert Ramsey offers just such a resource in Well Said, Well Spoken. This one-of-a-kind and easy-to-access collection of thought-provoking quotations can be used as attention-getters, point-makers, openers, closers, and clinchers for all occasions. Designed to meet the needs and interests of busy principals and teachers, this compilation of classic and contemporary quotes and anecdotes features topics and sources not found in other references for the general public.

This collection offers:

More than 160 subjects principals and teachers care about most - Over 700 quotations - Current and timely topics are added to time-tested favorites - Cutting-edge and provocative quotes are included with traditional sayings In addition to the usual respected scholars, statesmen, writers, politicians, and philosophers, this collection includes right-on quotes from real teachers, administrators, and students, and non-tradition sources such as Sitting Bull, the Ayatollah Khomeini, the Grateful Dead, Mike Tyson, and rapper Ice T. This is definitely an essential resource for all educators on the firing line who need to be effective when every word counts

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761977708
• ISBN13: 9780761977704
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.2" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

An excellent gift book

Well Said, Well Spoken is a collection of 736 quotable quotes directly relating to the teaching profession. Timeless quotes such as "Normal adolescence is sometimes very abnormal." and "Short-term goals are refueling stations along the journey." fill the pages of Well Said, Well Spoken from cover to cover. An excellent gift book for anyone who works in the area of education, and highly enjoyable to simply browse through again and again.