Curated OER
Quotations
For this reading worksheet, students think about the meaning of famous quotations. Students read 5 quotations and four possible meaning choices. Students select the correct meaning that fits each quotation.
Ed Change
Who Said It? A Re-Perception Quiz
In this controversial issues learning exercise, learners read 15 famous quotations on controversial topics and identify who said each of them.
Curated OER
Famous Quotations
In this language arts and history worksheet, students read 12 famous quotations from history. Students match the quotation to the name of the famous person (from the word bank) who said it.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Quotations by Descartes
This site, which is provided for by the University of St Andrews, contains 14 quotes by Rene Descartes. The information, while limited, is factual and worth checking out on the subject.
Other
Quoteland
A searchable collection of quotations, grouped by subject, author and occasion. You can also ask a discussion group for help with a quote.
Other
Halfdan's Favorite Sayings, Quotes, Phrases and Wisdom
A list of quotes arranged by subject matter. Authors are given, if known, but not the works from which the quotes come.
Baertracks
Creative Quotations
Search this resource for quotations on a wide variety of topics. Includes more than 50,000 quotes.
Other
Natural Science: Dictionary of Scientific Quotations
A collection of engaging quotations by scientists, inventors, writers, and statesmen about science and invention. With entries from modern-day scientists, such as Francis Crick, and from notable ancients, such as Archimedes.