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If you appreciate fine quotations, or if you're looking for a quick quote to add to your paper, this is for you! Links are well-researched and provide search engines, topic lists, and other ways to find just the right words of wisdom and humor to enhance your papers.
Internet Public Library Quotations Page The IPL points to several quotation sites: including famous quotes, as well as mathematical, engineering, and scientific quotes, movie quotes, and more. The next three links have been pulled from this page.
Quoteland.com Browse by subject or author, or do a quick keyword search using the Quoteland search engine provided below. This page presents a fine listing of literary quotes, and includes "Identify a Quote."
The Quotations Page Numerous links, from motivational lines to basic quotes of the day; quotation book reviews and links to other quotation pages are provided. Search by keyword, or try and advanced search by author, quotation, and subject.
Familiar Quotations John Bartlett's quotes and phrases. Search by index of authors or keyword.
Famous Quotations Famous quotations alphabetized by author. Keyword and name searches will even censor offensive/slang quotes.
Oneliners and Proverbs Often anonymous, but always stimulating. Browse alphabetically or search by keyword.
Quotes "R" Us Looking for a less shopworn quote to give you a laugh? Try this site. Read quotes others have submitted or add your own.
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