Widely attributed, unreferenced Gandhi quotation: "I like your Christ..." Authentic? [more inside]
posted by goethean on Sep 9, 2009 - 5 answers

What are some juicy lines of dialogue from James Joyce's Ulysses? I want to greet my friend in a Ulyssean fashion for a Bloomsday celebration later. [more inside]
posted by malapropist on Jun 16, 2009 - 18 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 by ethel on Jan 10, 2008 - 14 answers

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

Another broken quotation. Who said plenty would bring a country to its knees? [more inside]
posted by Orange Pamplemousse on Jun 15, 2007 - 8 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 by zpousman on Jan 31, 2007 - 14 answers

My girlfriend needs a quote of needs 25 words or less to summarize her college experience! Hope me to hope her, Mr. A. Metafilter! [more inside]
posted by TheNewWazoo on Jan 12, 2007 - 34 answers

Please help me find a quote and the name of whoever said it. It's something like "Israel has no foreign policy, only domestic politics". Or maybe it's the reverse? [more inside]
posted by redteam on Nov 14, 2006 - 3 answers