Oxford Dictionary of Phrase, Saying and Quotation

Third edition of a wonderful book that I reviewed three years ago. It begins with a list of themes, which can then be consulted for linked proverbs, sayings, phrases and quotations. The themes are in turn cross-linked and all quotations are sourced where possible. Then there is a key word index at the end. Interestingly, the commonly quoted Chinese curse 'May you live in interesting times' cannot in fact be sourced. Themes include physical sciences, statistics, taxes, choice, ignorance, France, alcohol, insights, self-knowledge and worry. At £20 in hardback it makes a great present.