About Quotes
A good quote does two things: it says something true in very few words, and it sounds like the person who said it. This section collects quotes from writers, leaders, actors, sportspersons and public figures, along with the occasion and the person behind each line so you are not sharing a wrong attribution.
What you will find here
- Quotes by well-known people, from Thomas Jefferson to Indian actors and cricketers, grouped by person so you can read a few lines in their own spirit.
- Topic collections such as success, love, friendship, attitude, ignoring negativity and technology.
- Short, ready-to-send lines for statuses, captions and greeting cards.
- A motivation sub-section for the days you need a push.
How to use a quote well
Pick the line that matches the moment, not the one that sounds biggest. A two-line quote on a friend's birthday card usually lands better than a paragraph. If you are posting it publicly, name the speaker, and if you are not sure who said it, say "attributed to" instead of guessing. Many popular quotes online are credited to the wrong person, so we try to keep to sourced lines.
Looking for a particular person or topic? Use the search bar at the top, or open any quote post and follow its tags to similar collections.