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# What are quotes and what are they?

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Quotes are excerpts or phrases borrowed from source text or statements that reflect the idea, thought or opinion of the author. Quotes can be extracted from a variety of sources, including books, articles, speeches, films, and interviews.

Quotes come in different types depending on their origin and purpose. An example can be seen on the website https://topquotes.life/. Here are some of the more common types of quotes:

- **Literary quotes:** These are phrases or expressions taken from literary works. They may include famous sayings from classic books, lines of poetry, or phrases that have become catchphrases.
Example: "All happy families are alike, each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way" - Leo Tolstoy, "Anna Karenina".

- **Historical quotes:** These are sayings uttered by historical figures or important figures. They may reflect political, social or philosophical ideas and be of significant historical significance.
Example: "I have a dream" - Martin Luther King Jr.

- **Philosophical quotes:** These are the statements of philosophers or thinkers that express fundamental ideas and concepts about the world, man, ethics and knowledge.
Example: "I think, therefore I am" - Rene Descartes.

- **Movie quotes:** These are phrases or dialogues from famous movies that have become popular and often quoted in different contexts.
Example: "May the Force be with you" - Star Wars movies.

- **Speech quotes:** These are statements made by politicians, leaders, athletes, or other public figures during speeches or interviews.
Example: "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country" - John F. Kennedy.

Quotes are of great value as they can be inspirational, convey wisdom, are memorable and used to support arguments or express ideas.