Quotations

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Quotations

Quotations by Famous People

There is no end to the list of quotations by famous people. Here are about 200 more pages of quotes.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, a Victorian poet, was one of the pioneers of feminist thought. She also fought for the abolition of slavery and the Italian national cause. Her poem, "The Cry of the Children," makes a strong appeal for child labor reforms. Besides being socially involved, she also found opportunity to find place for romance. Her glamorous liaison with poet Robert Browning inspired the…
Roger Federer Quotes
Fans cheered as Roger Federer made history at the Wimbledon 2009. But, in the world of sport, fame is a moving target. Read these Roger Federer Quotes to read the mind of all time greats.
Keats
John Keats's poems are full of vivid imagery that lends an aesthetic appeal to his writings. Though his life was wrought with difficulties, Keats's passion for poetry survived against all odds, even stinging criticism. A victim of tuberculosis, John Keats lived a very short life. But in this short span of time, he left behind a treasure trove of timeless poems. His poems linger on romance and bea…
Emily Dickinson
The life of Emily Elizabeth Dickinson, the American poet, makes for an interesting read. Traumatized at a young age by the demise of a close friend, death haunted her throughout her life. In fact, death and immortality have a commanding influence on her work. Emily Dickinson went on to become one of the most famous poets and writers of her time. Read the works of Emily Dickinson and unfold the my…
Disney Quotes
Can you imagine childhood without Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, or Goofy? Walt Disney, the visionary behind these animated friends was no ordinary person. He was a multi-talented entertainer and envisioned the impossible: making cartoons walk, talk, and do funny stuff. The founder of The Walt Disney Company is not with us any more. But his dream factory continues to innovate with new forms of entertainment year after year. These Disney quotes are a tribute to the master animator.
Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes
America's legendary political leader, Martin Luther King Jr. was a man of great strength and wisdom. All his life, he espoused the principles of equality and peace. Martin Luther King won the Nobel peace prize for following non-violent practices to eradicate racial discrimination.
Eleanor Roosevelt Quotations
Collection of quotations for the category Eleanor Roosevelt Quotations
Edmund Burke Quotes
Collection of quotations for the category Edmund Burke Quotes
Elbert Hubbard Quotes
Collection of quotations for the category Elbert Hubbard Quotes
Thomas Paine Quotations
Collection of quotations for the category Thomas Paine Quotations
Anonymous Quotes
Collection of quotations for the category Anonymous Quotes
Samuel Johnson Quotes
Collection of quotations for the category Samuel Johnson Quotes
H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Quotations
Collection of quotations for the category H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Quotations
George Washington Carver Quotes
Collection of quotations for the category George Washington Carver Quotes
Famous Einstein Quotes
Collection of quotations for the category Famous Einstein Quotes
Lincoln Sayings
Collection of quotations for the category Lincoln Sayings
Abraham Lincoln Quote
Collection of quotations for the category Abraham Lincoln Quote

Explore Quotations

About.com Special Features

Quotations

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Quotations
  4. How to Use Quotations
  5. Quotes by Famous People
  6. Still More Famous People

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.