Random Quote Generator
Press the button for a short quote.
How to use the Random Quote Generator
- Press Show quote. One line from the collection appears in the display.
- Press it again for another; each press draws from the same eight lines.
- Every line you have seen stacks up in the list below, newest first.
- Press Clear history to empty that list of earlier quotes.
Eight lines, drawn with replacement
The collection is a fixed set of eight short lines held in the page. Each press picks one at random without ruling out the previous choice, so an immediate repeat comes up one time in eight, and reaching all eight takes about 22 presses on average.
The lines carry no attribution
These are short hand-written maxims stored as plain strings, with no author field beside them. Nothing records who first said a given line, and several are common sayings with no single source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the quotes come from?
They are eight short lines written for this page and stored inside it. No author is recorded, so they are not sourced quotations.
Can I see the previous ones?
Yes, each one is added to a running list below.
Is there a copy button for the quote?
No. This page carries only Show quote and Clear history. Select the line with your cursor and use your usual copy shortcut.
Does the quote change once a day?
No. Nothing is tied to the date or the clock. The line changes only when you press the button, and it can repeat on the next press.
Will my list still be there tomorrow?
Yes, on the same device and browser. The 50 newest entries sit in local storage. Clear history removes them.