They Said So Quotes API
Overview
They Said So Quotes API provides access to a large database of curated quotes, trusted by many major brands worldwide. You can fetch quotes by category, author, or get a random quote of the day. The free tier requires a key and has daily request limits, while paid tiers unlock higher volumes.
Beginner Tip
The free plan has rate limits, so cache your quote responses on the server side and refresh them once per day to stay within limits.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"content": "The only way to do great work is to love what you do.",
"author": "Steve Jobs",
"tags": [
"inspiration",
"work"
]
} Field Reference
contents.quotes[0].quote The text of the quote. contents.quotes[0].author The person attributed to the quote. contents.quotes[0].category The category or theme the quote belongs to. contents.quotes[0].date The date the quote was selected as Quote of the Day (YYYY-MM-DD format). Implementation Example
// ⚠️ Note: This URL may be a documentation page. Check official docs for actual API endpoint.
const url = "https://theysaidso.com/api/";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
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Fully tested on Apr 5, 2026
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