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How many of the following quotations
can you match to the correct "Mary?"
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For each quotation, click on the name of the person
to whom you think the quotation is attributed. Clicking takes you to the
Creative Quotations page for that person. If you see the quotation on that
page, then you're correct! If you don't see the quotation -- enjoy the
browsing, then try again. To score, keep track of the number of "correct
the first time" answers, then check your Quotational Quotent (QQ) rating
at the bottom of this page.
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1) Who said -
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Every formula which expresses
a law of nature is a hymn of praise to God.
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2) Who said -
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The task of the educator lies
in seeing that the child
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does not confound good with immobility
and evil with activity.
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3) Who said -
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Even a stopped clock is right
twice every day.
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After some years, it can boast
of a long series of successes.
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4) Who said -
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A mediocre idea that generates
enthusiasm will
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go further than a great idea
that inspires no one.
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5) Who said -
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I was forced to live far beyond
my years when just a child,
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now I have reversed the order
and I intend to remain young indefinitely.
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6) Who said -
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I'm an experienced woman; I've
been around. . . well, alright,
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I might not've been around, but
I've been. . . nearby.
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7) Who said -
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My dreams were all my own; I
accounted for them to nobody;
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they were my refuge when annoyed
-- my dearest pleasure when free.
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8) Who said -
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I sometimes give myself admirable
advice, but I am incapable of taking it.
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9) Who said -
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The more I see of men, the more
I admire dogs.
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10) Who said -
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There are sadistic scientists
who hurry
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to hunt down error instead of
establishing the truth.
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How many "correct the first time"
answers did you get?
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Your Quotational Quotient (QQ) rating
is as follows:
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9-10 correct:
Incredible! Your Quotational Quotient is out-of-sight!
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7-8 correct:
Excellent.
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5-6 correct:
Very Good.
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3-4 correct:
Not so Good.
1-2 correct:
Incredible! Even "guessers" do better than this!
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