famous quotes

Well-known spoken lines

Famous quotes are memorable statements attributed to notable people, often cited for their wisdom, wit, or historical significance.

They circulate widely in speeches, social media, graduation cards, and motivational posters, though many are misattributed or never actually said by their supposed sources.

She opened her presentation with a famous quote from Einstein.

The appeal lies in borrowed authority—invoking someone respected to lend weight to your point.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G