Famous People Quote Worksheets

"You never fail until you stop trying". This is an interesting quote to discuss with the kids, which is why we created this worksheet around it.

"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success." Can the children write what they think this quote by Alexander Graham Bell means, then try to rewrite the quote themselves?

"Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love gained by kindness and moderation is certain and durable." Our simple worksheet asks the children to write about what Alexander the Great meant by this quote and to rewrite the quote in their own word

Have a go at rewriting the quote by Amelia Earhart on this worksheet, and write a little about what you think it means.

Here's a worksheet featuring a lovely quote by Anne Frank, and the children simply need to write it in their own words and talk about what it means.

Our simple quote worksheets are a great way to introduce younger kids to famous people. Can the children write about the meaning of a quote by Benjamin Franklin then rewrite it in their own words too?

Sometimes kids take a little bit of convincing that hard work is necessary! Maybe if they hear it from someone like Cristiano Ronaldo they may pay attention! This worksheet is designed to encourage them to do just that...

It's hard to believe that a world-class footballer like David Beckham could suffer from lack of confidence. We think that this is a great worksheet to help children that even their heroes have moments of doubt and that hard work is what makes the world go round.

"We are here, not because we are law-breakers; we are here in our efforts to become law-makers." This simple worksheet asks the children to think about what this famous quote by Emmeline Pankhurst means and then write it in their own words too.&nb

"It may seem a strange principle to enunciate as the very first requirement in a hospital that it should do the sick no harm." What did Florence Nightingale mean by this quote? We've created this worksheet so the kids can write about what it means.

This fun quote worksheet is a great way to introduce the kids to Galileo Galilei and an opportunity to discuss one of his famous quotes in a little more detail...

Can the kids write about what the quote by Gandhi on this worksheet means, then rewrite it in their own words to show they understand its meaning?

Here's a worksheet all about Helen Keller that should get the kids thinking. Can they think about what the quote on this worksheet means, then rewrite it in their own words?

Introduce the kids to one of the most famous scientists of all time, Sir Isaac Newton, with this fun quote worksheet.

"Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings", children need to think about what the author might have meant by this on our Jane Austen quote worksheet 1.

"The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves." We've based this simple worksheet around this inspirational quote by Jane Goodall.

"I opened a book and in I strode. Now nobody can find me." Can the kids write about the meaning of this great quote by author Julia Donaldson, and then rewrite it in their own words?

Our quote worksheets are a great way to get the kids thinking - this one features a quote by Leonardo da Vinci, and the kids need to explain it and rewrite it in their own words, too.

The kids will learn all about a famous quote by Louisa May Alcott with this fun worksheet.

Here's a simple quote worksheet that's ideal for younger children. Can they write about what the quote by Maria Sibylla Merian means, then rewrite it in their own words?

"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything." Can the children think about what this famous quote by Mark Twain means, and then write it in their own words on this quote worksheet?

The male-dominated scientific world of her times certainly treated Mary Anning unkindly, never crediting her for her discoveries and achievements. Was she treated unkindly in other ways? From their research about her life, what do the children think this quote of hers means.

Mary Seacole once said, "....and the grateful words and smile which rewarded me for binding up a wound or giving a cooling drink was a pleasure worth risking life for at any time." Our simple worksheet asks the children to think about what this famous quote means and rewrite it in

"The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread." This simple worksheet asks children to think about what Mother Teresa meant when she said this, and to rewrite it in their own words.

Can the children write about this quote by the famous Brazilian footballer Pele, explaining what they think it means, then rewrite it in their own words too?

Princess Diana once famously said, “Every one of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.” This worksheet asks children to think about what she meant, and to rewrite the quote in their own words.

Here's one of our most interesting quote worksheets! Can the children write about what this quote means by Robert Burns and rewrite it in their own words too? They may have to do a little research on Scottish dialect!

"You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it's right". Can the children write about what this quote by Rosa Parks means, and then rewrite it in their own words?

"The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge." This worksheet asks the children to consider this well-known Stephen Hawking comment and think about what he meant by it. It's an interestting one to discuss!

"All you have to do in life is be passionate and enthusiastic and you will have a wonderful life." This simple worksheet features a great quote from the Australian conservationist Steve Irwin, and asks the children to write about what they think the quote means and to rewrite it in thei

"No matter how good you get you can always get better, and that's the exciting part." This worksheets uses this quote from Tiger Woods to encourage the children to think about what it really means, and how they could learn from it - and from him.

Our simple Vincent van Gogh quote worksheet features a quote by the famous Dutch artist and asks the children to think about what it means and to write it in their own words too.

"Life is divided into three terms - that which was, which is, and which will be.