I purchased the first 'The Great Thoughts' book about 20 years ago and I still have it. It is worn out, I have read it so much. I have taken this book with me through out my entire life. Every time I had a situation in my life that I didn't know what to do about or how to take, I would take this book out and find quotes or philosophy that inspired me or caused me to think deeply about how a quote or a philosophic view help me. This book was so inspiring and really helps you put things in perspective. It also inspired my love of book antiquities and now I own books published as far back as 1590. I highly recommend this book for deep thoughts and resolutions.