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According to Lincoln's famous quote, what happens to a house divided?
According to Lincoln's famous quote, what happens to a house divided?
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The House Divided Speech was an address given by senatorial candidate and future president of the United States Abraham Lincoln, on June 16, 1858, at what was then the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, after he had accepted the Illinois Republican Party's nomination as candidate for US senator. It begins with the following words, which became the best-known passage of the speech: "A house divided against itself, cannot stand."
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2/20
What follows "where there's a will," in the popular saying?
What follows "where there's a will," in the popular saying?
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Where there's a will, there's a way means if someone really wants to do something, they will find a way to do it, even if there are things that make it hard to do. This may be used in a positive sense, such as talking about a tireless worker who gets a hard job done. It is a 400-year old proverb (a short, common saying or expression that gives advice or shares a universal truth).
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3/20
In Wizard of Oz, who said, "Aunt Em! I'm so happy to be at home again!"?
In Wizard of Oz, who said, "Aunt Em! I'm so happy to be at home again!"?
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The motion picture version of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) has, of course, greatly shaped many readers' impressions of the book. In the novel, however, Baum presents a much more ambivalent attitude toward "home." While it is true that, in the last chapter of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy exclaims, "I'm so glad to be at home again!" taken as a whole, Baum's "Oz" series rejects traditional views of the value of home. In fact, as the series progresses, Dorothy, herself, becomes an explorer who, along with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, eventually rejects her Kansas home and domestic life to join a community of homeless nonconformists.
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4/20
Which US President famously said, "I am not a crook"?
Which US President famously said, "I am not a crook"?
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This line was spoken by Richard Nixon during a televised press conference in Orlando, Florida. (November 17, 1973). The quote goes: “I made my mistakes. But in all of my years of public life, I have never profited - never profited from public service. I've earned every cent. And in all of my years of public life, I have never obstructed justice. And I think, too, that I can say, that in my years of public life, that I welcome this kind of examination because people have got to know whether or not their president is a crook. Well, I'm not a crook. I've earned everything I've got.”
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5/20
What is the famous line from "Casablanca"?
What is the famous line from "Casablanca"?
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One of the most memorable lines in film comes from the 1942 classic Casablanca when the cynical ex-pat Rick tells his former lover Ilsa: “We'll always have Paris.” Rick is referring to their brief romance on the eve of World War II—a courtship that ended abruptly with the Nazi invasion of France. When he speaks those words to Ilsa in the movie’s final scene, Rick has accepted that he and Ilsa will never be reunited. There are higher causes and historical forces at play, but at least they will always have that one cherished memory.
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6/20
What does France's motto "Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite" mean in English?
What does France's motto "Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite" mean in English?
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Translated directly from French, the motto means "liberty, equality, fraternity". Less literally, however, Liberté, Égalité, and Fraternité are fundamental values that define French society, and democratic life in general. Liberty, or the right to live freely without oppression or undue restriction from the authorities, is a core value in a democratic society. So too is equality. This is not only about treating each other as equals but also about every person being viewed equally under the law. Fraternity is we should all be kind and supportive to one another. At its core, it’s about solidarity – we’re all partners in building and maintaining the safe, free, and fair society we all want to live in.
Source: Civil Liberties Union for Europe
7/20
According to the proverb, what should you do when life gives you lemons?
According to the proverb, what should you do when life gives you lemons?
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"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" is a proverbial expression used to inspire optimism and a positive can-do attitude in the face of difficulty or misfortune. Lemons suggest sourness or trouble in life; making lemonade is turning them into something positive or desirable. Of all the citrus fruit the lemon is quite sour and bitter to taste. So, it is often used in negative expressions in the English language. This phrase wants us to find optimism in the face of adversity by suggesting that if life puts you in a difficult situation or gives you bad luck, try to turn it into something positive or to your advantage. Source: theidioms.com
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8/20
What is the second part of Armstrong's quote, "One small step for a man"?
What is the second part of Armstrong's quote, "One small step for a man"?
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What did Neil Armstrong really say when he took his first step on the moon? Millions on Earth who listened to him on TV or radio heard this: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." But after returning from space, Armstrong said that wasn't what he had planned to say. He said there was a lost word in his famous one-liner from the moon: “That’s one small step for 'a' man.” It’s just that people just didn’t hear it."
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9/20
Who said, "There is no substitute for hard work"?
Who said, "There is no substitute for hard work"?
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Once, Thomas Edison said, “There Is No Substitute For Hard Work.” Hard work not only pays you, but it also builds your character. Your hard work contributes to your success and also increases your happiness. If you get a reward without much hard work and effort, then this reward will for sure not improve you. Personally, it will make you over-confident and promote you towards dependency. There is no substitute for hard work.
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10/20
What comes after "To be or not to be" in the famous quote by Shakespeare?
What comes after "To be or not to be" in the famous quote by Shakespeare?
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Shakespeare used over 34,000 different words in his plays – some of which he invented himself. Not only does Shakespeare's legacy of brilliant plays remain timeless, but so do the numerous words and phrases that he coined through his creative use of language. Hamlet, one of Shakespeare's most revered works, contains many phrases and terms that you may normally use or have heard in popular music or read in contemporary literature. As spoken by Hamlet during his soliloquy in the nunnery scene, "To be, or not to be, that is the question" remains one of Shakespeare's most famous quotes.
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11/20
"Well, nobody's perfect" is a line from what film?
"Well, nobody's perfect" is a line from what film?
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Some Like It Hot is a 1959 American crime comedy film directed, produced, and co-written by Billy Wilder. The film's closing line, "Well, nobody's perfect", is ranked 78th on The Hollywood Reporter's list of Hollywood's 100 Favorite Movie Lines, but it was never supposed to be in the final cut. Diamond and Wilder put it in the script as a "placeholder" until they could come up with something better, but they never did. Wilder's tombstone pays homage to the line by reading, "I'm a writer, but then, nobody's perfect". In 2000, The Guardian ranked the closing scene at No. 10 on their list of "The top 100 film moments".
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12/20
According to Hillary Clinton's quote, women's rights are what?
According to Hillary Clinton's quote, women's rights are what?
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"Women's rights are human rights" is a phrase used in the feminist movement. The phrase was first used in the 1980s and early 1990s. Its most prominent usage is as the name of a speech given by Hillary Rodham Clinton, the First Lady of the United States, on September 5, 1995, at the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. In this speech, she sought to closely link the notion of women's rights with that of human rights. In the speech, Clinton used the phrase within the longer, bidirectional refrain, "human rights are women's rights and women's rights are human rights."
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13/20
Who said, "I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member"?
Who said, "I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member"?
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One of the all-time classics of self-disparaging humor is Groucho Marx's famous telegram. Groucho Marx sent the following wire to a Hollywood club he had joined: "Please accept my resignation. I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member.” In his autobiography, Groucho tells of his general aversion to clubs. It is clear that the "Resignation Joke" was invented to fulfill a tactical purpose: that of extricating Groucho from an unpleasant situation, by discouraging any further efforts on the part of club members to obtain a fuller explanation as to his reasons for resigning.
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14/20
"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I'm possible" is a quote by?
"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I'm possible" is a quote by?
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Audrey Hepburn was more than just a glamorous movie star; she was also a wise and inspiring woman, who believed in the power of positive thinking. One of her most famous quotes is ‘Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible!’ This phrase captures the essence of her philosophy and has become a motto for many people who strive to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. In this post, we will explore the meaning behind this quote, and how it can inspire us to never give up on our dreams.
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"I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse" is a line in which film?
"I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse" is a line in which film?
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One of the most famous lines ever uttered by a movie gangster -- a simple promise delivered by Marlon Brando, playing Don Vito Corleone, in The Godfather (1972): "I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse." The quote first appeared in Mario Puzo's novel The Godfather, which tells the story of the fictional Corleone crime family that was adapted into the epic film by Francis Ford Coppola. Like most of Marlon Brando's best lines in the 1972 film, it's said calmly and quietly.
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"I'll have what she's having" is a famous line from which movie?
"I'll have what she's having" is a famous line from which movie?
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“I’ll have what she’s having.” Estelle Reiner's snappy, wit-filled line of dialogue from "When Harry Met Sally" is but one of many memorable moments that elevate director Rob Reiner’s 1989 tale of love and friendship to arguably the pinnacle of the romantic comedy genre. Meg Ryan portrays the part of Sally Albright in "When Harry Met Sally" alongside the other half of the Einstein-ian acting equation that makes the film such a classic: Billy Crystal. The rom-com was written by the late Nora Ephron ("Heartburn", "Sleepless in Seattle", "You’ve Got Mail"). However, the famous line in the Katz’s Deli scene was not penned by Ephron. As the moment passed, it was Crystal who suggested that one of the customers in the delicatessen say, “I’ll have what she’s having.”
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17/20
Who said: "we shall overcome" poverty, disease, and ignorance?
Who said: "we shall overcome" poverty, disease, and ignorance?
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On March 13, President Lyndon B. Johnson met with Governor George Wallace of Alabama in the Oval Office. Other attendees included Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach, special assistant and speechwriter Richard Goodwin, and White House special advisor Jack Valenti. President Johnson believed that Selma provided an excellent opportunity for the passage of a voting rights bill with provisions that would not be diminished by extensive compromise in Congress. He met with congressional leaders on March 14 in the Cabinet Room of the West Wing and decided that a joint address to Congress was necessary to show his support of the proposed legislation. 10. Valenti directed Goodwin to draft Johnson’s speech before Congress. The formal title of the address was “The American Promise” but it came to be known as the “We Shall Overcome” speech.
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Which famous actor popularized the catchphrase "Go ahead, make my day"?
Which famous actor popularized the catchphrase "Go ahead, make my day"?
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"Go ahead, make my day" is a catchphrase from the 1983 film Sudden Impact, spoken by the character Harry Callahan, played by Clint Eastwood. The iconic line was written by John Milius, whose writing contributions to the film were uncredited, but has also been attributed to Charles B. Pierce, who wrote the film's story, and to Joseph Stinson, who wrote the screenplay. The phrase "make my day" had already been similarly uttered a year earlier in a lesser-known movie from 1982 titled Vice Squad.
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From what film is the line "I'm ready for my close-up"?
From what film is the line "I'm ready for my close-up"?
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Directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Billy Wilder and starring William Holden – named by AFI among the greatest screen legends – and Gloria Swanson, SUNSET BLVD. (1950) is the quintessential LA film noir enshrined not only as a definitively dark encapsulation of the City of Angels but also across the American Film Institute’s lists of the art form’s finest. It appeared on both lists of the greatest American films of all time – the original and 10th-anniversary edition – as well as among the cinema’s great film scores. Gloria Swanson’s iconic lines “All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up” and “I am big! It’s the pictures that got small” are both ranked on AFI’s list of the great movie quotes in cinematic history.
Source: America Film Institute
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Who famously said, "Give me liberty, or give me death"?
Who famously said, "Give me liberty, or give me death"?
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On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry signaled the coming revolution when he spoke at a Virginia convention and allegedly implored “Give me liberty, or give me death!”. Henry's speech on that day served to finalize support in Virginia to oppose any British military intervention in that colony; but what remains unknown is what Henry actually said in his speech. Some historians believe the words attributed to Henry were penned later by Wirt or St. George Tucker, a young attorney at the time of the convention. Loyalist businessman James Parker did write a brief account of the speech in April 1775, where he said Henry insulted King George.
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