Do You Know Who Actually Said These Famous Quotes?

Stefanie Veneziano

When it comes to this thing called life, it can sometimes be confusing to know whether you’re heading down the right path. But many look to those who have found their calling to gain inspiration and assurance that everything will end up OK. If you’ve ever looked at the words of wise men and women, you surely would have come across some of the most famous quotes that have inspired millions of others. Of these famous inspirational quotes, do you know who is accredited with saying them? Which are the words of Albert Einstein, Abraham Lincoln, Maya Angelou, and John F. Kennedy? Which quotes belong to Eleanor Roosevelt, Leonardo da Vinci, Mae West, Audrey Hepburn, and Wayne Gretzky? Whether it’s about success, failure, happiness, or sadness, there are several quotes to learn from. See if you can remember which inspirational figures are responsible for these 12 quotes of wisdom!

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Some of the most inspirational presidents have been men of wisdom. Which president had these words to say?

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John F. Kennedy
Theodore Roosevelt
Ronald Reagan

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Do You Know Who Actually Said These Famous Quotes?

Some of the most inspirational presidents have been men of wisdom. Which president had these words to say?

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Which inventor can properly take credit for this quote?

This proactive quote was said by which famous activist?

Experiences are things to celebrate! Which children’s author taught us this valuable lesson?

Sports build character. Which famous athlete is known for this quote?

"I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends.” Which 19th century leader had this to say about his enemies?

An inspirational woman for an inspirational push! Which 20th century lady had these words to say?

“Learning never exhausts the mind.” So true! Which lifelong learner is known for this quote?

You can find happiness by helping others find theirs! Who is known for this beautiful quote?

Which 20th century female wants you to pursue your goals?

Oscar Wilde was a famous Irish playwright and author. Which wise quote is NOT accredited to him?

Which actress totally knew the meaning of YOLO way before it was a thing?

Which writer penned this famous quote from "A Few Good Men?"

This famous artist said "Learning never exhausts the mind"

This famous fairy-tale writer once wrote, "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."

This prolific writer once wrote, "Get busy living or get busy dying."

Somehow, this inspirational figure managed to say this: “When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.

Who said, "You only live once. If you do it right, once is enough"?

"Stay hungry. Stay Foolish."

"The greatest wealth is to live content with little."

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Some of the most inspirational presidents have been men of wisdom. Which president had these words to say?

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Which inventor can properly take credit for this quote?

This proactive quote was said by which famous activist?

Experiences are things to celebrate! Which children’s author taught us this valuable lesson?

Sports build character. Which famous athlete is known for this quote?

"I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends.” Which 19th century leader had this to say about his enemies?

An inspirational woman for an inspirational push! Which 20th century lady had these words to say?

“Learning never exhausts the mind.” So true! Which lifelong learner is known for this quote?

You can find happiness by helping others find theirs! Who is known for this beautiful quote?

Which 20th century female wants you to pursue your goals?

Oscar Wilde was a famous Irish playwright and author. Which wise quote is NOT accredited to him?

Which actress totally knew the meaning of YOLO way before it was a thing?

Which writer penned this famous quote from "A Few Good Men?"

This famous artist said "Learning never exhausts the mind"

This famous fairy-tale writer once wrote, "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."

This prolific writer once wrote, "Get busy living or get busy dying."

Somehow, this inspirational figure managed to say this: “When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.

Who said, "You only live once. If you do it right, once is enough"?

"Stay hungry. Stay Foolish."

"The greatest wealth is to live content with little."

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