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Scottish Quotations
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Some quotations by Scots people, most of whom are or were authors, but with one or two others thrown in.
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Not Rated
10 Q
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Charlesw321
Today!
0 plays
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A Kiss is Just a Kiss
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We all know how to do it, but how much do you know about what people have said about that fundamental thing of life - kissing?
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Average
10 Q
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stedman
Feb 06 13
867 plays
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What's The Difference?
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"Wit lies in recognizing the resemblance among things which differ and the difference between things which are alike." So said Madame de Stael. Several notable people through history have attempted to prove her right. Here are ten of them.
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Tough
10 Q
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Snowman
May 12 10
1026 plays
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Dark Thoughts of Madness
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Let's see if you can figure out who opined these comments on madness. Some provide a very enlightening glimpse into the mind of the speaker.
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Average
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Nov 11 12
660 plays
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London in Quotations
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The British capital has been celebrated and execrated in prose, poetry and song for centuries. Can you answer a few questions about a cross-section of quotes?
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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TabbyTom
Nov 10 05
1245 plays
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Top Dog!
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Have fun with this quiz about how people feel about man's best friend!
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Average
10 Q
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VegemiteKid
Nov 28 11
1290 plays
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Famous Quotations: Royalty Edition
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Can you determine which monarch said each of the following quotations?
Note: All quotations in foreign languages have been translated into English.
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Tough
10 Q
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kmarti14
Jan 13 13
360 plays
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Misery and Misfortune
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Listed within are quotes, attributed to well-known people, that mention 'misfortune' or 'misery'. Do you dare to delve deeper?
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Average
10 Q
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Pegbshack
Mar 17 13
561 plays
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Famous Quotes About War
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To war or not to war? Ask anyone and they probably have an opinion about the subject. Learn what some famous people had to say about war and some interesting trivia about those people.
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Average
10 Q
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unterkircher
Feb 25 11
933 plays
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Can Right Be Wrong?
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Can you identify these people who struggled with the concept of rightness?
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Average
10 Q
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shvdotr
Jul 25 13
441 plays
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Oxford in Quotations
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Here are just a few of the many quotations inspired by the city and university of Oxford.
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Difficult
10 Q
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TabbyTom
Feb 11 05
345 plays
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Quotes: Ancient to Medieval
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These quotes should turn you on intellectually. If nothing else, they are certainly meant to arouse thought...try them if you will!
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Very Difficult
5 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Sep 04 00
1194 plays
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That's Not My Quote
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"The thing about quotes on the Internet is you cannot confirm their validity" - Abraham Lincoln. A quiz on things people never actually said, but everyone thinks they did. Part of Commission XXIX.
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Tough
10 Q
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parrotman2006
Jul 19 13
264 plays
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Incoherent Ramblings
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Quotations from everywhere but music. Who said it? Who did they say it about? What were they thinking?
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Average
10 Q
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LillianRock
Jan 12 10
864 plays
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Getting To Know You
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John or Vladimir? Karl or Groucho? Do we really know people by the words they left behind? See if you know who authored each quote. Enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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alexis722
Mar 25 13
330 plays
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Excuses, Excuses
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Some of the far-fetched excuses famous people have given to try to hide their guilt.
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Average
10 Q
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peterbell1
May 09 10
1077 plays
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Things You Should Never Say to a Gorilla
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A quiz on funny, insulting things people have said, that, if said to a gorilla, could result in severe trauma. And not on the part of the gorilla.
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Tough
10 Q
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MusicalMan90
Jun 03 10
579 plays
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Fatalism
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Fate versus Free Will - quotes.
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Tough
10 Q
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ear_ring
Oct 21 11
357 plays
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A Difference of Opinion
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A selection of quotes from various sources, with the speaker names provided; the player is expected to "intimate," by implication, from what is known about the speaker/writer, and from the quotes themselves. Have fun!
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Average
10 Q
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ugleee
Dec 13 02
1440 plays
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They Said What?
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Politicians, actors, and athletes have all said something outrageous during their careers. Some are hilarious and others will leave you shaking your head ruefully. Here are some that I hope you will enjoy.
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Average
10 Q
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beterave
Nov 09 12
528 plays
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9 for 10 - Famous Quotes, Part 1
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The quiz will test your knowledge of quotations. In questions 1-9 the first letter of the last name will give you the answer to the tenth, one of the most quoted American poets and essayists.
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Tough
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Jun 11 11
726 plays
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Profound Wisdom and Clever Sayings
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Some advice is profound, some is clever. These are good examples of both.
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Difficult
10 Q
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robert362
Aug 02 00
2850 plays
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I Challenge You
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I will give you ten quotes, each including the word "challenge". You tell me who said it.
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Tough
10 Q
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heather64
Apr 06 13
456 plays
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Assorted Literary Quotes
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Phrases from authors and musicians. Also a few literature questions.
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Average
20 Q
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Lost_Player
May 06 01
1242 plays
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Quotes From Ancient History
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This quiz deals with some of the more popular quotations from Ancient History and, occasionally, Literature. They are all in Latin, though some were in Greek originally.
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Difficult
10 Q
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flem-ish
Feb 26 02
660 plays
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Fancy A Quotation Challenge?
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Here are 25 multi-choice quotations designed to bamboozle and amuse players. Some are so funny and clever that the world should be remindful of their existence. Please have fun.
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Tough
25 Q
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Quizzical
Apr 04 01
1143 plays
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Famous Lines Throughout History
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Here are some immortal lines that have been spoken (or written) during the course of History.
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Jan 14 01
3954 plays
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Homicide - Quotes
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This quiz consists of some famous quotes about this subject.
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Difficult
10 Q
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ear_ring
Oct 14 11
342 plays
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Various Quotable Favorites!
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These five quotes are some of my most favorite...I attempt to employ them at my most self-indulgent moments. There is nothing like a wonderful quote to liven up a conversation...
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Difficult
5 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Aug 19 00
768 plays
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Observations on Life
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Here are some historical or literary comments that you may have heard along the way.
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Tough
10 Q
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robert362
Sep 22 00
948 plays
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