"The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotation."

"I might repeat to myself slowly and soothingly, a list of quotations beautiful from minds profound - if I can remember any of the damn things."

"If you have any doubts that we live in a society controlled by men, try reading down the index of contributors to a volume of quotations, looking for women's names."

"I didn't really say everything I said."

"Every quotation contributes something to the stability or enlargement of the language."

"I am reminded of the professor who, in his declining hours, was asked by his devoted pupils for his final counsel. He replied, 'Verify your quotations.'"

"It is better to be quotable than to be honest."

"What's the use of a good quotation if you can't change it?"

"The American people would not want to know of any misquotes that Dan Quayle may or may not make."

"I never have found the perfect quote. At best I have been able to find a string of quotations which merely circle the ineffable idea I seek to express."