Walk down memory lane with some of the best quotes from famous people, as seen in the pages of Reader's Digest These quotes are inspiring and touch on different aspects of our day to day.

OK, obviously Lincoln didn't really say that, but the point is well taken: The internet is rife with pithy quotes and sayings attributed to famous historical figures who never said them.

These famous quotes, spoken by leaders, authors, philosophers, and other influential figures, have endured over time, passing from generation to generation. They transcend their original contexts ...