About Us

“The next thing to saying a good thing yourself, is to quote one.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Of the many who have walked our planet, comparatively few have left a trace. Those who stand out led lives of nonconformity and danced to drumbeats that only they could hear. These are the men and women who affected our world in very different, and frequently, very dramatic ways. In more repressive times they were persecuted, in modern times they are celebrated. Some of their names are obvious, others more obscure, all of them immortal. Many of their thoughts remain as provocative and profound as the moment they were spoken.

Figures Of Speech has brought the words of these extraordinary individuals to life through our unique and powerful combination of their images and quotations. Made possible through the perfect alignment of art and language, these remarkable portraits capture the complex spectrum of human thought and emotion. From the soul of wit to the sufferings of genius, our comprehensive collection contains the concentrated wisdom of the ages. Uniquely preserved and popularly priced, this anthology of aphorisms features great gift items that are sure to enhance your living space as well as your life.