Pearls of Thought

audiobook

Pearls of Thought

by Maturin M. (Maturin Murray) Ballou

EN·~7 hours

Chapters

Description

Pearls of Thought gathers a rich assortment of timeless sayings, literary quotes, and philosophical reflections, each chosen for its capacity to illuminate everyday experience. The compiler has sifted through centuries of writings—classics, poetry, sermons, and modern essays—to present concise gems that fit easily into a listener’s moment, offering both comfort and challenge. Whether contemplating love, ambition, or the nature of chance, the collection invites the thoughtful mind to pause and consider the deeper currents beneath familiar ideas.

Presented as a series of brief, self‑contained passages, the volume feels like a conversation with the greatest thinkers, from Shakespeare to Schopenhauer. Its modest size belies the breadth of its sources, making it an ideal companion for short listening sessions or quiet reflection. Listeners will find themselves gently reminded of the enduring power of well‑chosen words, encouraging further exploration of the larger literary world.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (448K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2008-09-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Maturin M. (Maturin Murray) Ballou

Maturin M. (Maturin Murray) Ballou

1820–1895

A lively 19th-century Boston writer and editor, he moved easily between popular fiction, journalism, and travel writing. His books carry the energy of a man who was curious about the wider world and knew how to turn that curiosity into readable adventure.

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