Famous Quotes Trivia Questions and Answers

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Which U.S. President urged citizens in his inaugural address, 'Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country'?
Who delivered the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech, which included the line 'I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character'?
From which 1982 Steven Spielberg film does the iconic quote 'E.T. phone home' originate?
Which U.S. President declared in his inaugural address, 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself'?
Upon becoming the first person to walk on the Moon in 1969, who uttered the words, 'That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind'?
The warning 'Big Brother is watching you' originates from which dystopian novel by George Orwell?
Which Roman general and statesman is famous for the Latin phrase 'Veni, vidi, vici,' meaning 'I came, I saw, I conquered'?
In 'Gone with the Wind,' which character delivers the famous parting line, 'Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn'?
Which poet wrote the famous lines, ''Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all' in his poem 'In Memoriam A.H.H.'?
Which Clint Eastwood character, also known as Dirty Harry, challenges criminals with the line 'Go ahead, make my day' in the film 'Sudden Impact'?
Which legendary boxer was known for the rhyming boast, 'Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee'?
Which dystopian novel by George Orwell features the Party slogans 'War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength'?
Which leader of the Indian independence movement is often credited with the inspirational quote, 'Be the change that you wish to see in the world' (or variations thereof)?
In 'The Godfather Part II,' which character advises, 'Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer'?
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Which prolific inventor is known for the statement, 'Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration'?
Which iconic film franchise features the famous blessing and farewell, 'May the Force be with you'?
Which Charles Dickens novel famously begins with the line, 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...'?
Which character, played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film 'Titanic,' exclaims 'I'm the king of the world!' at the bow of the ship?
Which Shakespearean character famously ponders, 'To be, or not to be, that is the question'?
Which animated character from the 'Toy Story' franchise is known for the catchphrase, 'To infinity... and beyond!'?
The sentiment 'The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing' is most often attributed to which Irish statesman and philosopher?
Who began the Gettysburg Address with the words, 'Four score and seven years ago...'?
The aphorism 'Knowledge is power' (Scientia potentia est) is most famously associated with which English philosopher and statesman, a key figure in the scientific revolution?
The phrase 'All that glitters is not gold,' warning against deceptive appearances, is famously associated with which writer, appearing in his play 'The Merchant of Venice'?
'Make love, not war' was a popular slogan primarily associated with the counterculture and anti-war movements of which decade?
Which French existentialist philosopher and playwright wrote the line 'Hell is other people' (L'enfer, c'est les autres) in his play 'No Exit'?
Who famously said, 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do' during his Stanford commencement speech?
Which fictional detective is famous for the line 'Elementary, my dear Watson,' even though he never actually said it in the original stories?
The sentence 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog' is notable because it contains every letter of the alphabet. What is the term for such a sentence?
Which character, played by Jack Nicholson in 'A Few Good Men,' famously shouts, 'You can't handle the truth!'?
Which iconic fictional spy introduces himself with the suave line, 'Bond. James Bond.'?
Which movie character, famously played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, delivered the iconic line, 'I'll be back'?
Which American patriot famously declared, 'Give me liberty, or give me death!' in a speech leading up to the American Revolution?
Which character from J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' obsessively refers to the One Ring as 'My precious'?
Which character, played by Humphrey Bogart in 'Casablanca,' utters the memorable line, 'Here's looking at you, kid'?
According to William Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar,' who uttered the famous last words, 'Et tu, Brute?' upon being assassinated?
Which superhero's ethos is famously summarized by the phrase, 'With great power comes great responsibility,' often attributed to their Uncle Ben?
Which Apollo 13 astronaut (portrayed by Tom Hanks in the film) famously reported, 'Houston, we have a problem'?
Which Clint Eastwood character, in the film 'Magnum Force,' states, 'A man's got to know his limitations'?
Which ancient Chinese philosopher is credited with the proverb, 'The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step'?
In 'The Wizard of Oz,' which character says to her dog, 'Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore'?
Which titular movie character famously says, 'Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get'?
Which character, played by Cuba Gooding Jr. in 'Jerry Maguire,' repeatedly yells, 'Show me the money!'?
Who concluded his 2005 Stanford commencement speech with the advice, 'Stay hungry. Stay foolish.'?
Which foundational American document famously states, 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...'?
Which influential First Lady and human rights advocate is credited with the quote, 'The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams'?
Which character in 'The Wizard of Oz' famously chants, 'There's no place like home' to return to Kansas?
Which character, portrayed by Robin Williams in 'Dead Poets Society,' inspires his students with the words, 'Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary'?
Which British historian and politician is credited with the famous dictum, 'Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely'?
Which philosopher is known for the famous statement 'Cogito, ergo sum,' translated as 'I think, therefore I am'?
'The truth is out there' is the iconic tagline for which science fiction television series centered on FBI agents investigating unexplained phenomena?
Which superhero, as portrayed by Christian Bale in 'Batman Begins,' states, 'It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me'?
Which character, played by Haley Joel Osment in the movie 'The Sixth Sense,' confides, 'I see dead people'?
Which iconic 'Star Trek' character, known for his Vulcan heritage, is most associated with the greeting/farewell 'Live long and prosper'?
How does the fictional spy James Bond famously prefer his martini to be prepared?
In the movie 'Jaws,' which character famously utters the line, 'You're gonna need a bigger boat'?
'Winter is coming' is the ominous motto of which prominent house in George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series (and 'Game of Thrones')?
Which historical figure, as portrayed by Mel Gibson in 'Braveheart,' rallies his troops with the cry, 'They may take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!'?
Which forgetful fish character from the animated movie 'Finding Nemo' constantly advises to 'Just keep swimming'?
The classic comedy line 'Well, nobody's perfect' serves as the iconic closing line of which 1959 Billy Wilder film?
From which 1967 prison drama film, starring Paul Newman, does the line 'What we've got here is failure to communicate' originate?
In the film 'Field of Dreams,' what is Ray Kinsella mysteriously told will happen if he builds the baseball field: 'If you build it, ...'?
Which character, played by Bette Davis in the classic film 'All About Eve,' memorably warns, 'Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy night'?
Which character from the 'Harry Potter' series advises, 'If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals'?
Which diminutive and wise Jedi Master in 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' instructs Luke Skywalker with the words, 'Do, or do not. There is no try'?
Which character, played by Al Pacino in the film 'Scarface,' shouts 'Say "hello" to my little friend!' before opening fire with a grenade launcher?
Which character, played by Dustin Hoffman in 'The Graduate,' famously says, 'Mrs. Robinson, you're trying to seduce me. Aren't you?'?
Which character, played by Daniel Day-Lewis in 'There Will Be Blood,' exclaims 'I drink your milkshake!'?
In the 1931 film 'Frankenstein,' which character exclaims, 'It's alive! It's alive!' upon animating his creation?
Which character, played by Michael Douglas in the film 'Wall Street,' famously declares, 'Greed, for lack of a better word, is good'?
Which villain, memorably portrayed by Heath Ledger in 'The Dark Knight,' frequently asks, 'Why so serious?'?
Which character in 'The Usual Suspects' states, 'The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist'?
Which 'Star Trek' character utters the logical and sacrificial line, 'The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one' in 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'?

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Which U.S. President urged citizens in his inaugural address, 'Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country'?

Who delivered the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech, which included the line 'I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character'?

From which 1982 Steven Spielberg film does the iconic quote 'E.T. phone home' originate?

Which U.S. President declared in his inaugural address, 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself'?

Upon becoming the first person to walk on the Moon in 1969, who uttered the words, 'That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind'?

The warning 'Big Brother is watching you' originates from which dystopian novel by George Orwell?

Which Roman general and statesman is famous for the Latin phrase 'Veni, vidi, vici,' meaning 'I came, I saw, I conquered'?

In 'Gone with the Wind,' which character delivers the famous parting line, 'Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn'?

Which poet wrote the famous lines, ''Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all' in his poem 'In Memoriam A.H.H.'?

Which Clint Eastwood character, also known as Dirty Harry, challenges criminals with the line 'Go ahead, make my day' in the film 'Sudden Impact'?

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