Should we say, indispensable for the literate man?
This excellent Oxford edition is comprehensive, with an index related to particular subjects, and, as a bonus, includes clear translations and pronunciation guidance! Ever more important is the context. The sources from history and literature are annotated.
Mottoes: "The Royal Air Force, the American dollar, Henry VIII, Oxford University, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer are just a few of the institutions carrying inspiring and often fanciful mottoes."
Proverbs: "Familiar and amusing proverbs are included and easily found in a separate listing."
Highly recommended for every writer, every author, every journalist, every child, every desk, every cubicle, and every computer station!