Almost every famous person at least once in their life said something that was remembered by the society, and considered meaningful, important or just funny. Those quotations can be mentioned in various situations. Often they are used in speeches or in a humorous way. In order to find some of them grub around.
Edward gibbon
Date: June 30, 2006
Unprovided with original learning, unformed in the habits of thinking, unskilled in the arts of composition, I resolved to write a book.
All that is human must retrograde if it does not advance.
History is indeed little more than the register of the crimes, follies and misfortunes of mankind.
We improve ourselves by victories over ourself. There must be contests, and you must win.