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

by Stephen Wicks

• ISBN13: 9780740718816
• ISBN10: 0740718819
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-21
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Summary

Readers of The Light at the End of the Tunnel . . . Is an Oncoming Train will find a healthy supply of wisdom, truth, and knowledge in this wry, entertaining collection of the best cynical quotations to date.

Wicks's compilation of almost 1,000 quotes is loaded with sharp-witted quips, edgy anecdotes, and cutting criticisms. World-class curmudgeons such as Lillian Hellman, Fran Lebowitz, and Dave Barry cover topics ranging from relationships to cats to vegetarians. The material will resonate with anyone who has ever paused to reflect on the absurdity of life.

Table of Contents

Introduction	ix
Attitudes
Optimism and Pessimism, Cynicism and Idealism	1	(14)
To Be or Not to Be
Life and Death, Birth and Immortality	15	(28)
Nine to Five
Education, Work and Business, Success and Failure, Money and Taxes	43	(34)
Hail to the Chief
Law and Justice, Government and Politics	77	(20)
That's Entertainment
Artists, Actors and Writers, Music, Movies, and TV	97	(30)
Cupid's Arrow
Men and Women, Love and Marriage, Romance and Sex	127	(36)
Home Sweet Home
Family and Children	163	(12)
The Mad, Mad World
People and Places, Civilization and Technology, History and Culture	175	(28)
The Opium of the People
God and Religion, Philosophy and Knowledge	203	(14)
R & R
Food and Drink, Health and Leisure	217	(16)
Good-Bye
Last Words and Epitaphs	233	(8)
Bibliography	241