Part of recording history is writing down the words important people say. Whether they're inspiring, funny, or poignant, the words from these historical figures add to the human experience. We all ...

A clever phrase can outlive its speaker, but not always its truth. Over the centuries, misquotes and myths have crept into history books and classrooms alike. Many iconic sayings we think came from ...

Thomas Edison’s famous quote on failure and perseverance inspires people to treat setbacks as lessons and continue working ...