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Largest Collection of Quotes in the World

Browse quotations from hundreds of authors, organized by topic and voice.

From Shakespeare and Emerson to Elon Musk and Taylor Swift, Quotter gathers memorable lines across literature, philosophy, politics, and modern life.

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The Best Quotes About Writing From Famous Authors
Writing is often described as a solitary craft, yet the most memorable advice about it has traveled across generations. Novelists, poets, journalists,…
Famous quotes that were never actually said
A memorable sentence can travel farther than its source. Once it appears on a poster, in a speech, or beside a famous portrait, repetition gives it an aura of…
A guide to quotes from the great philosophers of the 20th century
The twentieth century produced philosophical voices shaped by war, revolution, scientific change, mass politics, and rapid cultural transformation. Its…
Shakespeare’s Most Misunderstood Lines and Their True Meanings
Shakespeare’s language has traveled far beyond the plays that first gave it meaning. Lines once spoken by lovers, villains, fools, kings, and ghosts now appear…
The Most Misattributed Quotes in Literary History
A memorable sentence can travel far beyond its original setting. Once detached from a play, novel, speech, or interview, it may be shortened, polished,…
How to Find the Perfect Quote for Any Occasion
A well-chosen quotation can give a speech a memorable opening, add emotional weight to a message, or express a feeling that is difficult to explain in your own…