This uplifting collection celebrates inspiring bookish women the world over and their thoughts on life, love, politics, education and beyond. This uplifting collection celebrates inspiring bookish women the world over and their thoughts on life, love, politics, education and beyond. From writers, thinkers, leaders, activists and change-makers, each of these quotes demonstrates the power of words and positive thinking in our everyday lives. -'My idea of good company is the company of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company.' - Jane Austen'Nothing is absolute. Everything changes, everything moves, everything revolves, everything flies and goes away.' - Frida Kahlo'It's a sign of your own worth sometimes if you are hated by the right people.' - Miles Franklin'Nobody's happy all the time. But I work hard at it.' - Dolly Parton