Famous Quotes Trivia and Quizzes

Peace means not only the absence of war but also the state of mental tranquility. Here is what a variety of people had to say about peace.

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.

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.

If we can not forgive, we may seek revenge. We will be looking at several takes on the tactic of revenge.

Did you ever read the quotes on the boxes of Celestial Seasonings teas? I've gathered them from my favorite flavors, both seasonal varieties like Nutcracker Sweet and popular year-round flavors. (If you peek at your boxes, I won't tell.)

Coffee in quotes from books, songs, movies and famous people. The title is from Cassandra Clare's book "City of Bones".

This quiz features ten quotes all relating to our feline friends in one way or another.

Quotations from everywhere but music. Who said it? Who did they say it about? What were they thinking?

Listed within are quotes, attributed to well-known people, that mention 'misfortune' or 'misery'. Do you dare to delve deeper?

I've taken up one of the Author Challenges by Trivia_Fan54 who suggested a quiz titled "Simon Says". This quiz will focus on quotes by famous people with either the first name or surname Simon.

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!

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!

Can you identify these people who struggled with the concept of rightness?

History has been argued about since ancient times, so it's not surprising that many prominent men and women have voiced opinions about it. Do you recognize these quotations?

I've taken up one of the Author Challenges by Trivia_Fan54 who suggested a quiz titled "Simon Says". This quiz will focus on quotes by famous people with either the first name or surname Simon. Here's the 4th quiz in this series.

"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.

Like Janus, in forgiveness we find a dual-faced God. As humans we struggle to forgive those who have offended us; and on the other we have those whom we have offended. This quiz examines the nature of forgiveness.

A quiz on people who have said famous quotes on the art of writing.

You'd be amazed at how many people have used sand in a quote; I know I was. Here are ten who spoke about sand, though the quiz will be unique in that I won't directly ask who said each quote.

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.

You either love coffee or you hate it! It's drunk in the Authors' Lounge, whence this anniversary challenge issued.

Benjamin Franklin said "Nothing in life is certain except death and taxes", and I thought a quiz on taxes was too depressing, so here's one on death.

For this quiz I am going to give you a famous quote and you just have to click on the correct name. Pretty simple if you ask me but some questions are trickier than others so I hope you know what you are dealing with!

Here are some immortal lines that have been spoken (or written) during the course of History.

For us, as human beings, I believe the truth is sometimes as hard to tell as it is to hear. It can be debatable and open to interpretation. This quiz will zero in on what ten other people had to say on the subject of truth.

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.

Can you determine which monarch said each of the following quotations? Note: All quotations in foreign languages have been translated into English.

So said filmmaker Woody Allen. Following are ten pithy quotes about life from a wide variety of sources to give you food for thought or a good laugh.

Quotable and not so quotable quotes about historical figures who lived between 1400 and 1700. All multiple choice.

Here are some older sayings from all over the world. Have fun and don't always look for the one that makes the most sense.

Phrases from authors and musicians. Also a few literature questions.

Famous people sometimes say something memorable just before their deaths. See how much you know about famous last words. (Assume any non-English speaking people's comments are translated).

Fate versus Free Will - quotes.

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.

Why some people are credited with other people's words is anyone's guess. Here are quotes attributed to the wrong people.

Some advice is profound, some is clever. These are good examples of both.

This quiz consists of some famous quotes about this subject.

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.

Here are some historical or literary comments that you may have heard along the way.

Well, it ain't easy, but why won't you try it ?

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...

These quotes should turn you on intellectually. If nothing else, they are certainly meant to arouse thought...try them if you will!

Following are questions regarding quotes about kissing.