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40 Best Quote Sites You Need for Social Media Updates

Updated on: August 4, 2022 by Louise Myers 23 Comments

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Need quotes for social media?

Wish you had a list of the best quote sites on hand?

Now you do! Here’s a list of the 40 Best Quote Sites, ranked by reader preference.

You’ll also find detailed descriptions and previews of a few of the top sites so you can compare easily.

Whether you tweet in text or make quote pictures for Instagram and Pinterest, short quotes are best. So I created my own pages of short quotes by topic. You’ll find those linked throughout.

Short quotes also make great Instagram captions or bios.

So use liberally! People love good quotes on social media. Quotes are the most retweeted posts on Twitter – and retweets give you visibility.

yellow flower field with pink cherry blossoms and quote in script.

Hashtags help, so even those who aren’t your followers can find and retweet your quotes. Check our guide on how to use hashtags.

I’ll highlight the top quote sites and pages just below. Find the full list of 40 at the end of this article.

Feel the Positivity

There’s nothing like positive thinking to improve your life! It’s available at any time, free of charge.

Use these positive sayings as affirmations for yourself, and your friends and followers, to improve your mood and outlook on life.

Plus find 33 uplifting images like the one below you can Pin to Pinterest! Pin it to return to this collection later.

READ: 133 Positive Quotes for a Life of Joy

Pin it for later!

it will be okay quote
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Rainbows of Hope

There’s nothing quite like the promise of a rainbow after a storm to help us believe there are better days coming.

Peruse over 200 quotes plus colorful images like the one below.

READ: 200 Rainbow Quotes to Inspire Hope and happiness

Pin it for later!

girl flying through rainbows has quote, My dream is to fly, my rainbow is too high.

Love Yourself More

Everyone could use a self esteem boost now and then.

These quotes can help increase feelings of self worth. Dive into the goodness!

READ: 101 Self Love Quotes for Instagram to Inspire Immediately

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mod art with lips and hearts says love yourself.
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Famous Quotes at BrainyQuote

Probably the best known of the quote sites, BrainyQuote offers numerous quotes, plus picture quotes you can share to Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Originally published in 2001, BrainyQuote is one of the oldest and most established quotation sites on the web.

Note that the pictures are in horizontal format only, and will link back to their website when shared. As they should, since they put in the work of making them. You can easily make your own picture quotes to promote your own business and/or website.

“BrainyQuote is the world’s largest quotation site. We educate and entertain audiences of all ages with family-friendly quotations from history’s most prominent figures through to today’s newsmakers – famous celebrities, athletes, politicians, authors, and everything in between.”

You can search by topic, author, what’s trending, Quote of the Day, and more.

Check out BrainyQuote.

Famous Quotes at BrainyQuote screenshot

Taylor Swift’s Lovely Lyrics

My site has some terrific famous quotes too, with fabulous artwork!

If you love Taylor’s poignant words, peruse 50 in categories like friendship, life, love and more.

READ: 50+ Taylor Swift Quotes from Songs You Love

Pin it for later!

be defined by things you love taylor swift quote picture.
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Honest Abe

Good old Abe left us a lot of wise words – and some funny ones too!

Not just for February holidays, Lincoln’s quotes are great to share all year ’round. Check them out!

READ: 34 Abraham Lincoln Quotes on Power, Success & More

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Abraham Lincoln vintage photo with his funny quote about how your face looks.

Real or Fake Einstein?

Einstein quotes abound online. The only problem is – Einstein never said most of them!

Check out the real and fake ones here!

READ: 36 Famous Albert Einstein Quotes That Will Blow Your Mind

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starry sky features albert einstein quotes about imagination.

Wikiquote for Quotes in 30 Languages

Search for quotes by topic and get detailed info on where the quote originated – which book or speech, year, etc.

You can also click on the author to find more from him or her.

No quote pictures here, and personally, I found it hard to find a nice, short, popular quote.

But if you need quotes in obscure or multiple languages, you’ll want to give it a go.

Check out Wikiquote.

Wikiquote in 30 Languages screenshot

Funny Words for Facebook

So much for WikiQuotes. Let’s laugh!

Facebook users love to laugh, so feed them these funny sayings and status updates.

READ: 200 Funny Facebook Quotes to Get Likes

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guy and gal making heart with hands says Relationship Status COMING SOON.

Funny One-Liners

Need more funny one liners to perk up your social media posts? Try paraprosdokians!

Say what?

Paraprosdokians are clever, surprising sayings, where the ending presents an unexpected twist.

Check out this extensive list and pick out a few favorites for your fans.

READ: Paraprosdokians: 200 Funny One Liners for Social Media

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I used to be conceited, but now I’m perfect.

Mark Twain is Funny Too!

A master of wit, Twain is a quote lover’s delight.

Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, Twain was an American writer, lauded by The New York Times as the “greatest humorist [the United States] has produced.”

So get ready to laugh! But beware –

Mark Twain quotes can be sharp and sarcastic.

READ: 101 Famous Mark Twain Quotes to Make You Laugh

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Mark Twain quote image: like dog more than people

Movie Quotes at QuoDB

Find any quote in millions of movie lines!

Start a search with any word of the quote that you know.

Find any quote in millions of movies and series. All quotes are time-based, contextualized, and linked with the imdb movie database

Registered users can save favorites, list, edit the current lines or submit their owns titles to our database.

There are no quote graphics with this one, but you can see a small image of the DVD case.

Check out QuoDB.

Movie Quotes at QuoDB screenshot

180 Ways to Inspire Creativity

I don’t have movie quotes, but I have do have these instigators of creativity!

One of these sayings can “rouse you into productivity and creativity.” (Mary Garden)

So don’t wallow in your creative block – get out there and make something! As Elizabeth Gilbert would say (and did), “It doesn’t have to be amazing, it just has to be authentic.”

READ: 180 Powerful Creativity Quotes to Motivate and Inspire You

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Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. ~Scott Adams

101 Art Quotes

After creativity comes the art, am I right?

According to Twyla Tharp, Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.

And who couldn’t use a bit of that now and then?

So get inspired with these quotes about art, said by artists and other famous folks.

READ: 101 Art Quotes You Need to Inspire Your Inner Artist

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van gogh art quote says i dream of painting.

Colorful Quotes & Pictures

Coveting colorful quotes?

Here, I’ve cranked out a couple dozen colorful quote graphics.

Save them to Pinterest with a link back to the blog post.

Or copy the text quotes below to paste into Twitter, or use them to make your own picture quotes.

Enjoy!

READ: 33 Colorful Quotes and Pictures to Energize Your Life

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With color one obtains an energy that seems to stem from witchcraft. ~Henri Matisse

GoodReads for member-ranked quotes

Search quotes by keyword or author, or browse by tag.

The search results will be sorted by popularity among Goodreads members.

Note that Goodreads members don’t necessarily represent the general public. It’s primarily a site for members to find and discuss books. Thus the favorite quotes might lean towards what book lovers love!

It’s a fairly clean and simple site if that suits your needs.

Some of the top-voted quotes are very, very long.

As far as images, you’ll find a thumbnail of the author and a few unobtrusive ads.

Check out GoodReads.

GoodReads for member-ranked quotes screenshot

Motivation to Get You Going

I have some of the top quotes too! Check these out.

Need motivation? Find 101 text quotes that you can copy and paste, a dozen quote pictures to pin, and an infographic of the top 20 motivational quotes.

READ: 300 Best Motivational Quotes That Will Inspire Your Success

Pin it for later, below.

You might also enjoy these Monday motivation quotes.

Motivational quote image: Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I’m possible

Sayings for Success

Check out these famous success quotes to get – and keep – you on track!

One colorful infographic, plus 19 quote graphics you can pin to Pinterest.

All in all, hundreds of quotes in all the categories you love.

READ: Success Quotes for Women (with Images)

Pin it for later!

just start quote on lavender background.

Best Inspirational Quotes

Learn why and how to post inspiring quotes for best effect.

Plus, lots of quote images for your viewing enjoyment!

READ: Best Inspirational Quotes For Killer Social Media Posts

Pin it for later!

Inspirational Quote image

Seasonal Holiday Quotes

I love holidays! Who doesn’t?

These pages of themed quotes will help you come up with some great graphics to get in the spirit of the season.

You’ll find dozens of seasonal quote pages linked from this article about holiday marketing for social media.

Freedom Quotes for Patriotic Holidays and More

CHECK OUT: Independence Day Quotes about Freedom

Pin it for later!

freedom quote image

Halloween Quotes to Enchant Friends and Followers

CHECK OUT: Halloween Quotes and Photos You Need to Bewitch

Pin it for later!

trick-or-treater cute Halloween quote
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Gratitude Quotes to Inspire November, or Anytime

CHECK OUT: 30 Days of Gratitude Quotes That Will Make You Happy

Pin it for later, below.

You might also like these Thankful Thursday quotes.

gratitude quote image: gratitude is the memory of the heart

Best quote sites: Conclusion

Keep scrolling down for the full list of 40 quote sites.

Now you’ve found all the quotes you’ll ever need. Enjoy!

If you enjoyed this post on the best quote sites, please share with your friends and followers!

A quote is just a tattoo on the tongue quote image

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About Louise Myers

Louise Myers is a graphic design expert whose designs have been featured by Disney, Macy's, WalMart and more. Her straightforward writing style empowers small business owners to make their own graphics for social media success!

Comments

  1. John Read says

    June 7, 2022 at 8:19 AM

    Excellent post!!. Great quote collections… It’s really helpful to us. I follow the blog for tips and guidelines.

    Reply
  2. Patty says

    November 19, 2021 at 5:38 PM

    Great list of resources, very useful for someone like me enjoying sharing short snippet of wisdom on social media. I’ve found a website that curate quotations from current events, with reliable sources a bit more serious but nice way to get some news without being overwhelmed.

    Reply
  3. Juli says

    May 2, 2021 at 11:42 PM

    Interesting list. There is one site I think would be a great addition: Quoteikon.

    Not just quotes, they write some great bio’s on the quote authors also. The detail makes it stand out.

    Reply
  4. Ciro says

    April 13, 2021 at 7:52 PM

    With your words, you create a world around you.
    (Navajo proverb)

    Reply
  5. Taps says

    November 21, 2020 at 4:03 AM

    Very good Collection Louise.

    Reply
  6. Tui Lei Hai says

    December 26, 2019 at 6:27 PM

    Most of these site do not cite the sources of the quotations. In fact there are so many misquotes and even fake ones as well.

    Reply
    • Louise Myers says

      December 27, 2019 at 8:24 AM

      This is true. But I’m not sure there’s any way millions of quotes could be verified, or that it matters. Unless someone is intentionally inventing fake quotes!

      Reply
  7. Jocelyn says

    September 19, 2019 at 5:09 PM

    Check out owlquote.com! There are some good inspirational and motivational quotes there to brighten up your day 🙂

    Have a great day Louise!

    Reply
  8. Damien says

    July 10, 2019 at 11:47 AM

    Hi Louise,
    Thank you for sharing these great quotes websites. I have bookmarked your page as a positive resource to come to again and again.
    Damien

    Reply
    • Louise Myers says

      July 11, 2019 at 7:54 AM

      Terrific!

      Reply
  9. John says

    February 20, 2018 at 10:32 PM

    nice collection for quotes, i’m loving it

    Reply
  10. Tim Ozzy says

    April 11, 2017 at 9:43 PM

    Great list! I love quotes.

    Reply
  11. Koester Lee says

    August 23, 2016 at 11:07 PM

    I also like quotes,such as love quotes,picture quotes,and I had a website about quotes,You are doing a great job.

    Reply
  12. Marius Memu says

    April 22, 2016 at 4:25 AM

    Nice list. Here is other website you could add to your list: quoteabout.net

    Reply
    • Louise Myers says

      April 22, 2016 at 12:15 PM

      Thanks Marius, will do.

      Reply
  13. Alexandru Roznovat says

    September 15, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    Hello!

    Have you seen those photos with beautiful messages displayed over them? Come up with your own clever quote or inspirational message, choose your photo and BOOM!

    On PixTeller you can create an image from scratch or you can use as template one of the many themes available.

    You are doing a great job. Keep going like this!
    Best Wishes,
    Alexandru Roznovat

    Reply
    • Louise Myers says

      September 15, 2014 at 8:40 AM

      Looks interesting, Alexandru!

      Reply
  14. Solomon says

    March 12, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    you can share 50,000 quotes at famous quotes and you can also pin them or save them to your hardisk 🙂 hope that helps

    Reply
    • Louise Myers says

      March 14, 2013 at 9:13 AM

      Nice site Solomon! Thanks for visiting.

      Reply
  15. James McGuire says

    October 18, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    So many quotes! I wonder if anyone has read all of them? Personally, I’m a big fan of picture quotes.

    Cheers,
    James

    PS Nice site Louise!

    Reply
    • Louise Myers says

      October 18, 2012 at 7:58 PM

      Thanks James!

      Sorry I can’t recommend the site you mentioned, as I don’t want folks to run afoul of copyright infringement. I highly recommend people make their own picture quotes. It’s pretty easy, instructions here: https://louisem.com/1655/love-quote-graphics-how-to-make-quote-pictures

      Reply
  16. Ileane says

    August 19, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Hi Louise, this is a great collection. I like to share quotes mostly on Facebook and it’s nice to have easy access to some that I can just grab when I need a boost. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Louise Myers says

      August 19, 2012 at 6:23 PM

      Glad you enjoyed them Ileane! Thanks for visiting 🙂

      Reply

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