The Biteback Dictionary of Humorous Business Quotations

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"First secure an independent income, then practise virtue." Greek Proverb This priceless collection of funny, irreverent, edifying, unedifying and piquant observations is jam-packed with hundreds of examples of business wit, wisdom and wisecracks. Used as directed, they're guaranteed to leave your rivals and colleagues green-eyed, grudging and positively seething with admiration - while being simultaneously entertained. This book is perfect for you if what you crave is a reputation for wittily phrased wisdom - or simply for stealing other people's jokes. Industry experts agree it would be a classic business blunder not to buy this book. Take our word for it, this collection really does do the business! "An executive is someone who can take three hours for lunch without hindering production." Anon. "Why join the navy if you can be a pirate" Steve Jobs, Apple entrepreneur and inventor

Author Bio

Fred Metcalf is the author of many titles including the penguin book of modern humorous quotations and the penguin book of jokes.