The Light at the End of the Tunnel Is an Oncoming Train: And 947 Other Pithy Pronouncements on Life from the Cynical Side of the Tracks

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Overview

Hey, you want inspiring, uplifting, ennobling, go to a movie.

But if you want the truth, written in acid, by some of the most brilliant (and cynical) minds of every era and every nation, then you've come to the right place. Here are bursts of bitter (but hilarious) wisdom from hundreds of scientists, philosophers, politicians, artists, entertainers, writers, and others. You'll find memorable messages from everyone from Aristotle and Woody Allen to Ludwig Wittgenstein and Albert Einstein. Plus, a generous serving of delicious aphorisms from our reliable old friend, Anonymous.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781567315295
  • Publisher: MJF Books
  • Publication date: 7/28/2002
  • Pages: 246

Table of Contents

Introduction IX
Chapter 1 Attitudes: Optimism and Pessimism, Cynicism and Idealism 1
Chapter 2 To Be or Not to Be: Life and Death, Birth and Immortality 15
Chapter 3 Nine to Five: Education, Work and Business, Success and Failure, Money and Taxes 43
Chapter 4 Hail to the Chief: Law and Justice, Government and Politics 77
Chapter 5 That's Entertainment: Artists, Actors and Writers, Music, Movies, and TV 97
Chapter 6 Cupid's Arrow: Men and Women, Love and Marriage, Romance and Sex 127
Chapter 7 Home Sweet Home: Family and Children 163
Chapter 8 The Mad, Mad World: People and Places, Civilization and Technology, History and Culture 175
Chapter 9 The Opium of the People: God and Religion, Philosophy and Knowledge 203
Chapter 10 Rer: Food and Drink, Health and Leisure 217
Chapter 11 Good-Bye: Last Words and Epitaphs 233
Bibliography 241
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