Quotations by someone can be used anywhere as long as the source of the
quotation is properly cited.  For example, someone can not take the quote,
"All we have to fear is fear itself" from FDR, put it in a book, and then
say no one else can use it.  You can't copyright something like that.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Taylor" <lonewolf(at)one.net>
To: <hwg-techniques(at)hwg.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 9:39 AM
Subject: Using famous quotes on site


> I've been asked by someone to place a random quote on their page.  I
> figured I'd just find me a book of famous quotes, stick them in a database
> and write a simple script to randomize them.
>
> Well, the person doesn't want me to do this because he's concerned about
> copyright issues.  I didn't think it'd be a problem so long as you
> attribute the quote to it's proper source, and I've seen countless sites
> that have these stupid quotes on them (sorry, I think using quotes on a
> professional site is silly, and told him so in not so many words).
>
> Anyone know of a copyright issue with quotes used in this fashion?  It's
> not like they are using it to sell something, it's just for
> inspiration...though it is on a commercial site.  I would appreciate
> responses from those with hard facts, not opinions on the matter,
> please.  I don't want to open up a big flame war on the topic.
>
> Mike
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