Outline of Quotes

A quotation is the repetition of a sentence, phrase, or passage from speech or text that someone has said or written. In oral speech, it is the representation of an utterance (i.e. of something that a speaker actually said) that is introduced by a quotative marker, such as a verb of saying. For example: John said: “I saw Mary today”. Quotations in oral speech are also signaled by special prosody in addition to quotative markers. In written text, quotations are signaled by quotation marks. Quotations are also used to present well-known statement parts that are explicitly attributed by citation to their original source; such statements are marked with (punctuated with) quotation marks.

Quotations are often used as a literary device to represent someone’s point of view. They are also widely used in spoken language when an interlocutor wishes to present a proposition that they have come to know via hearsay.

Communication with quotations

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous quotes, sayings, and proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

May these quotes from around the world inspire you to never give up and keep working towards your goals. Who knows—success could be just around the corner.

Meaning of Life Quotes

Quote from Mark Twain