They Said What? Trivia Quiz

Answer: John F. Kennedy

"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

Here is a fuller version of the quote from JFK's 1961 inaugural address:
"And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man."

Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt

"... the only thing we have to fear is fear itself."

The full statement from FDR's 1933 inaugural address:
"So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself."

The inaugural address was a catalyst for Roosevelt's New Deal program during the Great Depression.

Answer: Patrick Henry

"...give me liberty or give me death!"

The full statement from a pro-revolution speech Patrick Henry made in the House of Burgesses in 1775:
"It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have?
Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

Answer: Oscar Wilde

"I have nothing to declare except my genius," Oscar Wilde informed U.S. Customs upon his arrival in 1882.

Wilde was an Irish author. Wilde's works include "The Picture of Dorian Gray", "The Importance of Being Earnest", and "An Ideal Husband."

Answer: Mark Twain

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."

Born Samuel Clemens, Mark Twain was a 19th century American author and satirist. Some of Twain's works include "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", and "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court."

Answer: Alfred Hitchcock

"There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it."

This was one of legendary director Alfred Hitchcock's quips. Hitchcock's career spanned more than 50 years and was famous for making cameo appearances in his films. Some of Hitchcock's films include "Psycho", "The Birds", and "To Catch a Thief."

Answer: Thomas Edison

"Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety nine percent perspiration."

Thomas Edison's list of patents number nearly 1,100, including the incandescent light bulb, phonograph, kinetoscope and many more. Edison founded what is now General Electric.

Answer: Theodore Roosevelt

"Speak softly and carry a big stick."

Teddy Roosevelt was the 26th U.S. President. The slogan was used throughout his presidency and became his mantra for his ideology and policies. Roosevelt was president from 1901-1909.

Answer: Neil Armstrong

"That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind."

Before stepping out onto the surface of the moon, Astronaut Neil Armstrong, made his now famous statement. He later insisted that there was an 'a' before 'man' that was inaudible in the voice recordings which would make the statement grammatically correct. Amstrong passed away on August 25, 2012.

Answer: Yogi Berra

"Half this game is ninety percent mental."

Baseball legend Yogi Berra spent the majority of his career with the New York Yankees. He is well-known for his "Yogiisms". "You can observe a lot by watching." "Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded."