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100 Famous Quotes: Name the Speaker (1)

See if you can name the voices behind history’s most repeated words.

100 Famous Quotes: Name the Speaker (1)
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“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Oh my god, I’ve totally seen this in some “life advice” compilation somewhere… or was it on Instagram?

My brain’s buffering like a YouTube video stuck at 99%—the answer’s right there, but I just can’t remember it.

Who even said this? Gandhi? Oprah? Some influencer with a sunset background?

You know the line? Now prove it.

Hit start and match every quote to its speaker!

1/30

"All that we are is the result of what we have thought."

[A] Buddha | Founder of Buddhism, whose teachings focus on ending suffering through self-awareness and compassion.

2/30

"If you judge people, you have no time to love them."

[D] Mother Teresa | Nobel Peace Prize laureate, known for her lifelong work helping the poor and dying in Calcutta.

3/30

"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."

[C] Coco Chanel | Legendary French fashion designer who revolutionized women’s style with minimalist, practical designs.

4/30

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

[D] Epicurus | Ancient Greek philosopher who advocated for happiness through simplicity and freedom from worry.

5/30

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today."

[B] Malcolm X | Influential African-American civil rights leader who advocated for racial justice and Black empowerment.

6/30

"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious."

[C] Albert Einstein | Iconic physicist who developed the theory of relativity and won the Nobel Prize in Physics.

7/30

"The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus."

[B] Bruce Lee | Martial arts legend and actor who created Jeet Kune Do and popularized Chinese kung fu globally.

8/30

"Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly."

[C] John F. Kennedy | 35th U.S. President, known for his inspiring speeches and leadership during the Cold War.

9/30

"A great man is always willing to be little."

[A] Ralph Waldo Emerson | American essayist and philosopher, a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.

10/30

"The root of suffering is attachment."

[C] Buddha | Born Siddhartha Gautama, he attained enlightenment and taught the Eightfold Path to end suffering.

11/30

"Wisely, and slow. They stumble that run fast."

[D] William Shakespeare | Renowned English playwright and poet, author of *Hamlet* and *Romeo and Juliet*.

12/30

"Keep calm and carry on."

[D] Winston Churchill | British Prime Minister who led the UK through World War II, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

13/30

"To be, or not to be, that is the question."

[B] William Shakespeare | Often called the "Bard of Avon," his works are considered the pinnacle of English literature.

14/30

"That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."

[D] Neil Armstrong | American astronaut who became the first human to walk on the moon in 1969.

15/30

"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."

[C] Benjamin Franklin | U.S. Founding Father, inventor, and diplomat, known for his contributions to science and politics.

16/30

"Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."

[D] John F. Kennedy | Delivered this famous line in his 1961 inaugural address, inspiring public service.

17/30

"Family is the most important thing in the world."

[C] Princess Diana | Known as the "People’s Princess," she was a beloved humanitarian and advocate for children.

18/30

"All I was doing was trying to get home from work."

[A] Rosa Parks | Civil rights activist whose refusal to give up her bus seat sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

19/30

"I came, I saw, I conquered."

[B] Julius Caesar | Roman general and statesman who played a key role in the rise of the Roman Empire.

20/30

"I think, therefore I am."

[C] René Descartes | French philosopher and mathematician, often called the "Father of Modern Philosophy."

21/30

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect."

[B] Mark Twain | American author of *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer* and *Adventures of Huckleberry Finn*.

22/30

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."

[D] Oscar Wilde | Irish writer and playwright, known for his wit and works like *The Picture of Dorian Gray*.

23/30

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."

[B] Lao Tzu | Ancient Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism and author of *Tao Te Ching*.

24/30

"I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed."

[A] Michael Jordan | Widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, 6-time NBA champion.

25/30

"It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop."

[B] Confucius | Chinese philosopher whose teachings on ethics and social harmony shaped East Asian culture.

26/30

"It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up."

[D] Vince Lombardi | Legendary NFL coach, known for his leadership and the "Lombardi Trophy" named in his honor.

27/30

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined."

[D] Henry David Thoreau | American transcendentalist who wrote *Walden* and advocated for civil disobedience.

28/30

"You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take."

[A] Wayne Gretzky | Canadian ice hockey player, nicknamed "The Great One," holder of numerous NHL records.

29/30

"Nonviolence is a weapon of the strong."

[B] Mahatma Gandhi | Leader of India’s independence movement, who advocated for nonviolent resistance.

30/30

"Peace begins with a smile."

[C] Mother Teresa | Devoted her life to serving the poor, founding the Missionaries of Charity.

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