100+ Ways to MLA Cite a Quote: Complete Guide & Examples

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife” (Austen 1).

“All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way” (Tolstoy 5).

“Call me Ishmael” (Melville 1).

“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past” (Fitzgerald 180).

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” (Dickens 1).

“Big Brother is watching you” (Orwell 4).

“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places” (Hemingway 136).

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me” (Brontë 23).

“To be or not to be, that is the question” (Shakespeare 67).

“We accept the love we think we deserve” (Chbosky 14).

“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live” (Rowling 158).

“Not all those who wander are lost” (Tolkien 234).

“Climate change represents one of the most pressing challenges of the twenty-first century” (Smith and Lee 45).

“Digital literacy is now a prerequisite for full participation in modern society” (Garcia 112).

“Neuroplasticity allows the brain to reorganize itself after injury” (Nguyen et al. 8).

“Social media algorithms amplify emotional content disproportionately” (Kim 203).

“Early childhood education significantly impacts cognitive development” (Patel 67).

“Gender bias persists in peer-reviewed scientific publishing” (Wu and Chen 91).

“Urban green spaces improve mental health outcomes” (Rivera 134).

“Remote work increases productivity but reduces team cohesion” (Adams 55).

“Artificial intelligence cannot replicate human moral reasoning” (Thompson 78).

“Vaccination rates correlate strongly with public trust in science” (Baker 302).

“Economic inequality undermines democratic institutions” (Mendez 19).

“Sleep deprivation impairs decision-making abilities” (Clark 44).

“Over 5 billion people use the internet globally as of 2023” (“Internet Usage Statistics” par. 5).

“Renewable energy accounted for 30% of global electricity generation in 2022” (“Global Energy Report” par. 12).

“The average person checks their phone 96 times per day” (“Digital Habits Study” par. 8).

“Plastic waste in oceans could outweigh fish by 2050 if trends continue” (“Ocean Pollution Facts” par. 3).

“Mindfulness meditation reduces anxiety symptoms by 38%” (“Mental Health Benefits” par. 10).

“More than half of all web traffic comes from mobile devices” (“Mobile Internet Trends” par. 6).

“Online learning enrollment increased by 25% during the pandemic” (“E-Learning Growth” par. 4).

“Cyberbullying affects one in three teenagers online” (“Youth Safety Online” par. 9).

“Artificial intelligence will automate 40% of jobs by 2030” (“Future of Work” par. 15).

“Only 9% of plastic ever produced has been recycled” (“Recycling Statistics” par. 2).

“Social media usage exceeds two hours daily on average” (“User Engagement Trends” par. 7).

“The gig economy employs over 50 million Americans” (“Freelance Workforce” par. 11).

“Creativity thrives when constraints are present,” stated author Jane Doe in an interview (Doe).

“Our mission is to make technology accessible to underserved communities,” explained Dr. Alan Reed (Reed).

“Policy change begins with grassroots activism,” said community organizer Maria Lopez (Lopez).

“Students learn best when they feel emotionally safe,” observed educator James Kim (Kim).

“Innovation isn’t about invention—it’s about implementation,” noted entrepreneur Raj Patel (Patel).

“We must listen more than we speak in cross-cultural dialogue,” emphasized anthropologist Dr. Liu (Liu).

“The future of medicine lies in personalized treatments,” predicted researcher Dr. Carter (Carter).

“Art should challenge, not just comfort,” argued curator Sofia Alvarez (Alvarez).

“Sustainability requires systemic change, not individual guilt,” stated environmentalist Tom Green (Green).

“Every child deserves a champion,” shared teacher Angela Brooks (Brooks).

“Leadership is earned through trust, not title,” reflected manager Carlos Mendez (Mendez).

“Music connects people across language barriers,” observed composer Elena Rivera (Rivera).

“I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse” (The Godfather 00:12:34).

“Here’s looking at you, kid” (Casablanca 01:05:22).

“Life is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re gonna get” (Forrest Gump 00:45:10).

“You can’t handle the truth!” (A Few Good Men 01:30:15).

“I’ll be back” (The Terminator 00:20:05).

“Why so serious?” (The Dark Knight 01:15:40).

“There’s no place like home” (The Wizard of Oz 01:20:30).

“Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer” (The Godfather Part II 00:50:25).

“I am your father” (Star Wars: Episode V 01:35:10).

“You talking to me?” (Taxi Driver 00:40:18).

“Houston, we have a problem” (Apollo 13 01:10:05).

“Elementary, my dear Watson” (Sherlock Holmes films, commonly misattributed).

“Winter is coming” (Game of Thrones, season 1, episode 1).

“Bazinga!” (The Big Bang Theory, season 2, episode 3).

“How you doin’?” (Friends, season 3, episode 5).

“I am the danger” (Breaking Bad, season 4, episode 6).

“That’s what she said” (The Office, season 5, episode 12).

“Live long and prosper” (Star Trek, season 1, episode 8).

“I drink and I know things” (Game of Thrones, season 4, episode 2).

“Mmm…donuts” (The Simpsons, season 10, episode 3).

“Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose” (Friday Night Lights, season 1, episode 1).

“I’m not mad—I’m just disappointed” (The Office, season 7, episode 20).

“You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain” (The Dark Knight, often quoted in shows).

“It’s always sunny in Philadelphia” (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, theme song).

“Stories are the most powerful force in the universe,” claimed host Sarah Koenig (Koenig, “Serial” episode 3).

“Curiosity is the engine of achievement,” stated Neil deGrasse Tyson (Tyson, “StarTalk” episode 12).

“Empathy is learned through listening,” explained Brené Brown (Brown, “Unlocking Us” episode 7).

“The future belongs to those who ask why,” argued Malcolm Gladwell (Gladwell, “Revisionist History” episode 5).

“Change starts with uncomfortable conversations,” said activist DeRay Mckesson (Mckesson, “Pod Save the People” episode 10).

“Journalism is the first draft of history,” reminded host Terry Gross (Gross, “Fresh Air” episode 200).

“Your voice matters, even when you whisper,” encouraged poet Amanda Gorman (Gorman, “The Slowdown” episode 45).

“Learning never stops—if you’re paying attention,” noted teacher Angela Duckworth (Duckworth, “No Stupid Questions” episode 8).

“Humor disarms fear,” joked comedian Hasan Minhaj (Minhaj, “Patriot Act” podcast segment).

“Data tells stories too,” emphasized economist Emily Oster (Oster, “Parenting Under the Influence” episode 3).

“Freedom means taking responsibility,” stated philosopher Cornel West (West, “Philosophy Talk” episode 15).

“We grow through what we go through,” affirmed therapist Esther Perel (Perel, “Where Should We Begin?” episode 9).

“Ethics must guide technological innovation,” insisted Professor Thompson in her 2022 lecture (Thompson).

“Language shapes thought more than we realize,” proposed Dr. Liu during Cognitive Science Week (Liu).

“Historical memory influences national identity,” argued historian Dr. Clarke (Clarke).

“Equity in education begins with access,” emphasized Professor Diaz (Diaz).

“Scientific progress depends on reproducibility,” reminded physicist Dr. Nguyen (Nguyen).

“Literature humanizes complex social issues,” stated literary scholar Dr. Foster (Foster).

“Urban design impacts mental well-being,” explained architect Professor Greene (Greene).

“Democracy requires informed citizens,” warned political scientist Dr. Adams (Adams).

“Bias exists even in seemingly neutral algorithms,” cautioned computer scientist Dr. Kim (Kim).

“Art reflects societal values across time,” observed art historian Dr. Perez (Perez).

“Childhood trauma has lifelong neurological effects,” reported psychologist Dr. Reed (Reed).

“Global cooperation is essential for climate survival,” urged environmental scientist Dr. Ortiz (Ortiz).

“Small actions lead to big changes,” tweeted @GreenFuture on March 10, 2023 (“@GreenFuture” Twitter post).

“You don’t need permission to be great,” posted influencer @MindsetDaily on Instagram (MindsetDaily, Instagram, May 5, 2023).

“Education is liberation,” wrote activist @JusticeNow on Facebook (JusticeNow, Facebook post, Jan 14, 2023).

“Fail forward,” shared entrepreneur @CEOInsights on LinkedIn (CEOInsights, LinkedIn, Apr 22, 2023).

“Be kind—everyone is fighting a battle you can’t see,” posted @MentalHealthMatters on TikTok (MentalHealthMatters, TikTok video, Feb 18, 2023).

“Dream big, start small,” retweeted @YoungFounders (YoungFounders, Twitter, Nov 3, 2022).

“Progress > perfection,” captioned artist @CreativeSoul on Instagram (CreativeSoul, Instagram, July 9, 2023).

“Listen more. Judge less,” wrote community leader @UnityNow on Facebook (UnityNow, Facebook, Mar 30, 2023).

“Your voice matters,” encouraged educator @TeachWithHeart on TikTok (TeachWithHeart, TikTok, Aug 12, 2023).

“Consistency beats intensity,” advised fitness coach @FitLifeTips on Instagram (FitLifeTips, Instagram, Sep 5, 2023).

“Innovation starts with curiosity,” posted tech guru @FutureTech on LinkedIn (FutureTech, LinkedIn, Oct 10, 2023).

“Stay true to your values,” reminded leader @EthicalLeader on Twitter (@EthicalLeader, Twitter, Dec 25, 2022).

“Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country” (Kennedy).

“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” (King).

“We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard” (Kennedy).

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” (Roosevelt).

“Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed” (King).

“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few” (Churchill).

“One person can make a difference, and everyone should try” (Kennedy).

“We are the ones we’ve been waiting for” (Obama).

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” (Mandela).

“No one puts a label of ‘impossible’ on their own forehead,” said Malala Yousafzai (Yousafzai).

“We shall fight on the beaches,” declared Winston Churchill (Churchill).

“When they go low, we go high,” stated Michelle Obama (Obama).