Words have the power to inspire, challenge, and even change the world. Throughout history, certain quotes have stood the test of time — brilliant expressions of thought, courage, wisdom, and vision. But do you know who actually said them? In this quiz, you’ll be given a famous quote, and your challenge is to choose the historical figure who spoke or wrote those words.
From ancient philosophers to modern leaders, from revolutionary scientists to celebrated writers, great minds have left behind words that still resonate today. Some quotes have become so popular that they’re used in everyday speech — but many people forget their origins! This quiz will test both your knowledge of history and your ear for timeless wisdom.
Matching quotes to the correct person is not just a fun trivia game — it’s a way to connect with the ideas that shaped the world. Whether the words were uttered on a battlefield, in a courtroom, in a novel, or during a scientific breakthrough, each quote carries a moment of insight from the past.
This quiz is perfect for history fans, book lovers, students, and anyone who appreciates the power of language. How many of these famous quotes can you match to their source? Let’s find out!
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“I think, therefore I am.” Who said this?
René Descartes
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
No. 2/10
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“Give me liberty, or give me death!” Who said this?
Patrick Henry
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
No. 3/10
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“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Who said this?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
John F. Kennedy
Theodore Roosevelt
No. 4/10
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“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Who said this?
Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin
Yuri Gagarin
John Glenn
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“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Who said this?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Nelson Mandela
Malcolm X
Barack Obama
No. 6/10
Society of Physics Students
“Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” Who said this?
Ronald Reagan
John F. Kennedy
Margaret Thatcher
Winston Churchill
No. 7/10
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“To be, or not to be, that is the question.” Who wrote this?
William Shakespeare
Charles Dickens
Jane Austen
Mark Twain
No. 8/10
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“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” Who said this?
Muhammad Ali
Michael Jordan
Bruce Lee
Pelé
No. 9/10
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“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Who said this?
Albert Einstein
Isaac Newton
Nikola Tesla
Galileo Galilei
No. 10/10
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“An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” Who said this?