A quote, playing on the famous one from Nietzsche about staring into the abyss, that says something about how Horkheimer and Adorno liked to edge right up to the abyss while sipping champagne (and maybe eating caviar?). What's the quote, and who said it?
posted on Oct 1, 2008 - 5 answers

"We are gods because we are good men, and we know everything because we started first with knowing our self." Does anyone know who said this? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2008 - 6 answers

Anyone speak Russian? I'm looking for any inspiring Russian (English too) quotes that will make my crush feel good. [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2008 - 2 answers

Some journalist once said something to the effect of, "What happened today that didn't happen yesterday. That's what news is. Start typing." Who was the journalist, and what was the exact quote? [more inside]
posted on Sep 4, 2008 - 2 answers

from where do I know the phrase 'I speak of arms and the man'? [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2008 - 8 answers

What are some good - or bad - similes for slowness? (Like "As slow as molasses in January" but not so archaic.)
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 40 answers

What 80's movie is this quote from and what exactly is the right quote? Its something like "I've got a girlfriend, we met at Niagara Falls. You wouldn't know her."
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 14 answers

[Quotation source-filter] I've found many references on the Internet to two similar quotes about losing a good reputation. The quotes are attributed to Warren Buffett and Benjamin Franklin, but I haven't been able to pin down what the original source is. The full text of the quotes are inside. [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 3 answers

Trying to remember the text and source of a quote I half-remember. [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 4 answers

[Wodehouse Quote Filter] Need the exact quotation for a paper. It's Wodehouse I'm sure, but only vaguely remember which character said it or the verbatim of the thing. It's about playing the Piano. [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 9 answers

I am trying to identify a quote - it was something to the effect that "life begins anew in the Fall" or "life begins again in the Fall". I believe it may have been part of the epigraph or dedication of a novel, perhaps by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edith Wharton or possibly a British novelist. My english teacher explain that the quote referred to the social "season" that started up in the Fall when everyone returned to Town. [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 3 answers

I once read a book that described a man who predicted the existence of the internet thirty years before its time. He anticipated "a web of information that you can dip in and out of" -- that's the closest to the original quote I can muster. If I'm recall correctly, he was a writer or academic or McLuhan-era media pundit, most likely American. It might also have been a character in a sci-fi book. Can anyone identify the source?
posted on Jun 1, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm looking for a good quote about pet ownership. [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me identify a quote about "woe to the society that needs a hero." [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 3 answers

From what movie is the quote (or a variation of said quote ) "Whoa Whoa Whoa! We didn't say nothin' about no kids" from? Maybe something Buscemi or a Buscemi-like character might have said? Its driving me up a wall.
posted on Feb 14, 2008 - 10 answers

Who said this quote: "Murder is the most expedient form of criticism"? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 5 answers

Quotefilter: help me find a quote that speaks of both love and writing.... [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm trying to remember a quote from a science-fiction writer (I think Ray Bradbury), about how computers are tools for humanity to express their imagination, or something very much like that. I googled with no luck, but I swear I read (and used) this quote previously, I just can't find it. [more inside]
posted on Jan 18, 2008 - 12 answers

Is there a Windows screensaver that animates text of inspirational quotes (allows me to add my own quotes)? [more inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2008 - 6 answers

Looking for a (essay, book) source for the quote, "Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend" by Albert Camus. [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 14 answers

Can you help restore my sanity, where is this movie line from "Get out my way!" ? [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2007 - 15 answers

Who said "Given the velocity and position of all atoms I can predict the future." (or something very similar to that)?
posted on Dec 4, 2007 - 13 answers

Are there any music files that feature quotes from historical social, political, and economic events, much like Kenny G's Auld Lang Syne? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 15 answers

I need 9 quotes (I need 9 names Part II) [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2007 - 32 answers

I'm looking for a quotation that would be appropriate to include on a holiday card in the vein of growth, renewal etc [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2007 - 9 answers

Looking for a specific old Vine advice column from the Tomato Nation website about how to handle panic attacks among friends. [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 2 answers

I'm looking for bible/quran/"insert holy book here" quotes that say something to the effect of "You will be taken care of" or "you are in my hands" or somesuch. Verses that say that no matter what happens, I will be looked after. I'm not looking for verses that say "You are loved". [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2007 - 26 answers

Looking for good sartorial quotes/sayings... [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 13 answers

This quote has been driving my roommate and I crazy for over a year. It's in a song, possibly TV show or movie. Basically someone asks "forever ever" (pronounced "foreva eva") in the context of "will you love me forever?" and then responds "foreva eva." ("yes I will love you forever). We think Will Smith said it at one point but we're not at all sure. We've googled but to no avail. Any idea what this is from or who said it?
posted on Oct 14, 2007 - 9 answers

"Never apologize; never explain." Who said it first? And in reference to what?
posted on Oct 10, 2007 - 11 answers

I remember reading somewhere a quote, perhaps from a famous architect or designer, which described how most of the designer's work is striving to achieve a certain elusive and trascendent "quality", being a designer myself I found it very inspirational but, in zen-like fashion, I forgot about the exact wording of it, and whose it was.
posted on Sep 14, 2007 - 8 answers

Do you know what movie this quote comes from? "I kill you once, I kill you twice, I kill you three times." [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2007 - 7 answers

I want a quote to go on my phone case. 2 lines. 21 characters per line. Preferable inspirational, possibly latin. [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2007 - 21 answers

How can I get B-List Celebrities to give me a quote for the back of my book? [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2007 - 15 answers

I’m searching for any good quotes on people suffering with mental disorders, or inspiring ones to help people with mental disorders get over them.
posted on Jul 29, 2007 - 15 answers

What's a good definitive source of quotations on the net? I've been trying to track down the source of a quote, but get differing answers. [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2007 - 15 answers

I'm looking for a quote I once read about irony and folk music. [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2007 - 3 answers

What are some good, unholy, "scripture"-like quotes I can use as an email signature? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2007 - 57 answers

Another broken quotation. Who said plenty would bring a country to its knees? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2007 - 8 answers

So I'm putting together a collection of "Rules for Life" as a gift for my 15 year old little brother, that I'll likely put together on one of those one-off vanity book publishery things... and I'm looking for some suggestions as to some good rules. Looking for real advice for obscure situations one might find themselves in, great quotes that can inspire someone to live their life better, serious thoughts that people have realized later in their life that they wish someone had told them previously, and a good dose of humor. Cliche as it is, Mary Schmich's "Wear Sunscreen" column gives a decent examples of the general tone I want for most of it. So.... What else should I put in the book? [more inside]
posted on May 28, 2007 - 86 answers

Who originally said "The half of knowledge is knowing where to find it"? [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2007 - 6 answers

Please help me find good quotes, lyrics, verses etc. about turning 60. [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2007 - 8 answers

"When people make us think we're thinking, we love them. When people make us actually think, we hate them." I love this quote, was reminded of it by this comment, and it's driving me nuts that I can't remember who said it (and neither can Google, in any of the configurations I've tried). Can anyone help?
posted on Mar 22, 2007 - 3 answers

What is the origin of the phrase "mistakes were made" - who said it, and in reference to what? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2007 - 14 answers

Help me determine how fair my life insurance quote is. [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2007 - 6 answers

What's the best way of keeping track of a large collection of Quotes? What I really want is a searchable collection of short to long quotes on a large variety of topics that can be categorized/tagged. I'd also love it if it could be online, self contained or use a standard like Office so that I could access it via the internet or my external drive from wherever I'm at. Is there a product or service that does this that I've overlooked or a great workflow using existing software that makes this easy? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2007 - 17 answers

I need the perfect quote that relates writing to physical pleasure, titillation, and yes, sex. [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2007 - 18 answers

Please help me find two Warren Buffet quotes/articles [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2007 - 5 answers

Some time during the past few years, I'm sure I read a quote from someone connected with the Bush administration, but I can't seem to find it now. Something along the lines of "El Salvador's current government is the political ideal." Can anyone point me to the quote, and some context for it?
posted on Feb 5, 2007 - 6 answers

I am looking for a writer or thinker (to cite in a paper) who said something good about "There are things that every educated person should know." I know that this is a popular idea, so I'm most focused on enlightenment and later thinkers. It doesn't have to be the first person to argue for some set of competencies / knowledge, and it is not terribly important exactly what's in the set (but if you know, or if there's a quote, please include it). Any ideas? [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2007 - 14 answers