The wisest mind has something yet to learn.
George Santayana
BrainyQuote is the world's largest quotation site. We educate and
entertain audiences of all ages with family-friendly quotations from
history's most prominent figures through to today's newsmakers -
famous celebrities, athletes, politicians, authors, and everything in
between. We are passionate about quotes, and on a mission to share
our knowledge with the world.
Quote Pioneers
Persevere and get it done.
George Allen, Sr.
Originally published in 2001, BrainyQuote is one of the oldest and
most established quotation sites on the web. Our site was built from
scratch into the behemoth it is today. In the beginning, we used
library books to enter famous quotations by hand. Armed with eyedrops
and comfy wrist-rests at our computers, we typed, and typed, and
typed! Today, you can enjoy the fruits of our labors; we are a
shining example of the little engine that could.
Our Credo
Life itself is a quotation.
Jorge Luis
We believe access to the spoken word gives us a unique glimpse into
the historic, political and cultural history of the world we share.
Further, we believe that inherent in these quotations lies the
essence of the individuals we have quoted; their interests, belief
system, comments and ideas are captured in time to benefit our
generation and the next.
Why Use BrainyQuote?
The wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages are
perpetuated by quotations.
Benjamin Disraeli
BrainyQuote provides an all-access pass to the world of quotations.
Our quotations database is the largest on the web, and getting bigger
every day. Whether it's a great quote for a birthday card, love
letter, research paper or just for fun, BrainyQuote makes it easy to
find great quotes. We have a treasure trove of historic, political,
culturally relevant quotations available on our site, in our RSS
feeds, on Facebook and on Twitter. BrainyQuote has its finger on the
pulse of world events - selecting the latest quotes by today's movers
and shakers. Our curated quote collections contain the 'best of the
best' quotes in each of our topics, and our Quote of the Day page and
RSS feeds provide food for thought with a unique brainyquote, nature,
funny, art and love quote to enjoy on our site, your site, or your
blog.
Who Uses BrainyQuote?
The Internet is becoming the town square for the global
village of tomorrow.
Bill Gates
BrainyQuote has something for everyone. Every minute thousands of
people across the globe find great quotes on BrainyQuote and our
social networks on
Facebook,
Twitter,
Pinterest and
Google+. We
attract educators, students, writers, journalists, researchers, media
professionals and quote-lovers of all ages.
The Human Touch
The human mind is our fundamental resource.
John F. Kennedy
BrainyQuote hand-selects quotes for publication on our site, in our
RSS feeds, on Facebook and on Twitter. Our intelligent and discerning
curators select quotations and develop quote collections to inspire,
motivate and entertain our highly-educated audience. Some quotes have
historical, political or cultural revelance, while others are just
for fun. The quotes we select are intentional, and designed to create
a rewarding BrainyQuote experience.
100% Free
Advertising is the greatest art form of the 20th century.
Marshall McLuhan
BrainyQuote is free service, supported by ad revenue generated from
ads appearing on our site. Our advertising team works with credible
advertisers and high-quality ad networks. We make sure the ads shown
on our site are family-friendly, and we limit invasive and intrusive
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People Talk, BrainyQuote Listens
We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as
much as we speak.
Epictetus
BrainyQuote knows that every second of the day, important people have
something to say. Our dedicated staff captures new quotes by reading
articles, interviews and editorials from newsworthy publications and
magazines across the globe. We source quotes from a wide array of
authors, and enjoy learning about new people. If a noteworthy
individual is missing from our site, let us know. We welcome your
suggestions.
100% Real People
The authentic self is the soul made visible.
Sarah Ban Breathnach
When you search the pages of BrainyQuote, you will find quotations
spoken by real people - not characters from popular plays, books or
movies. If you discover an author who is a character, and not a real
human being, let us know and we will make the correction.
Brainy, or Not!
Genius is more often found in a cracked pot than in a whole
one.
E. B. White
Our quotations and quote collections have motivated, inspired and
informed millions, but not all of our quotes are 'brainy'. We include
'non-brainy' quotes because they entertain or add to our cultural
conversation. While they may be neither intelligent, amusing or
otherwise clever, the person quoted had something to say that
mattered to them - and for this reason, their words matters to us. If
Jennifer Anniston speaks about something as inane as her hair, we
find this culturally relevant: the actress is famous for her seeming
inability to have a bad hair day.
Join The Conversation
By giving people the power to share, we're making the world
more transparent.
Mark Zuckerberg
Enjoy the BrainyQuote 'Quote of the Day' on
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Pinterest,
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'Like' us, Follow us, or +1 us to receive our daily quote in your
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and over 500,000 BrainyQuote fans.
BrainyQuote To Go
I like to keep mobile. It keeps my mind awake.
Isabel Lucas
Not at your desktop? No problem! BrainyQuote is mobile, and we know you are too. Our mobile format makes it easy to view, search and share famous quotations from your smartphone while on the go. Search and bookmark our site to enjoy BrainyQuote Mobile from anyplace, anytime, anywhere. Every single author and quote on BrainyQuote.com is on our mobile site, so you won't miss a thing! You never know when you need a good quote, and BrainyQuote is at the ready. So...while we do not endorse or condone this activity, the next time you're out riding your bike while drinking a chocolate milkshake, and are suddenly inspired to read quotes on diet and fitness, BrainyQuote will meet your every need.
Amazing Quote Pictures
There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good
photographs.
Ansel Adams
What makes quotes even better? Quotes with pictures! BrainyQuote has
a spectacular collection of photographs expertly matched to famous
quotations. Visit our
Picture
Quotes gallery to enjoy inspiring images of flowers, trees,
landscapes, flora, fauna and other subjects that inspire and amaze.
Pin your favorite images on
Pinterest
to share your very own BrainyQuote collection with friends and
family.
Quest For Perfection
Fix your eyes on perfection and you make almost everything
speed towards it.
William Ellery Channing
At BrainyQuote, the quality and accuracy of our content is our top
priority. We appreciate your comments and patience should you find an
erorr has slipped through the cracks. Simply let us know, and we'll
fix things in a jiffy.
Disclaimer
Perspective is worth 80 IQ points..
Alan Kay
Regular use of BrainyQuote stimulates the mind and effectively
increases one's IQ. Conversely, recent studies show time spent on
copycat quotation sites leads to a loss of IQ points. There is only
one BrainyQuote!
