# The Yale Book of Quotations

> A digital collection of over 13,000 quotes and proverbs. (iPhone/iPad app by Enfour, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-yale-book-of-quotations/id600808879 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Enfour, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284965604)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $4.99 (on sale, was $9.99)
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: Danish, Russian, Catalan, Hungarian, Hindi, Indonesian, Turkish, Filipino, Hebrew, Kurdish and 23 more
- Released: 2013-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-yale-book-of-quotations/id600808879/reviews.md

## What is The Yale Book of Quotations?

Discover new and exciting quotations and proverbs to ignite your literary passions.

The Yale Book of Quotations app brings together a collection of over 13,000 quotes and proverbs from Yale University Press’s award-winning title The Yale Book of Quotations, edited by Fred R. Shapiro and the companion edition, The Dictionary of Modern Proverbs, compiled by Charles Clay Doyle, Wolfgang Mieder, and Fred R. Shapiro.

The content has a unique focus on American quotations and proverbs, and includes topics from literary and historical sources to popular culture, sports, computers, science, politics, law, and the social sciences.   The app will allow visitors to seek specific quotes, search by subject, or just enjoy browsing.  The app provides a fun, highly-usable experience for lovers of words and language everywhere.

The app provides easy-to-use features, including:
* Full search for all entries within The Yale Book of Quotations and The Dictionary of Modern Proverbs
* The ability to share favorite quotations and proverbs via email, Twitter, Facebook, and Evernote
* Quotation of the Day feature 
* Complete offline use - no internet connection required
* Universal app design, making it usable on multiple devices
* "Retina Display" support 
* Hyperlinked cross-references for easy navigation
* The ability to bookmark and organize entries in personal folders 
* Browse by author last name or by proverb keyword
* Swipe through entries as if flipping through pages of the book 
* Access lifetime usage history of app

******* Reviews *******

"The Yale Book of Quotations…brings modern voices into the company of standbys like Shakespeare, Samuel Johnson and Mark Twain, who squeeze together and make room for B.B. King, Fran Lebowitz, and Stanislaw Jerzy Lec." -William Grimes, New York Times (The Gifts to Open Again and Again)

"Not only is the The Yale Book of Quotations a more profoundly researched work than anything else to date, it is more comprehensive than any other quotation-reference work—the first, in fact, to emphasize modern and American sources and fully to represent popular culture, children's literature, sports, computers, politics, law, and the social sciences." -BookForum

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Copyright: 
“The Yale Book of Quotations”, ©2006 by Fred Shapiro
“The Dictionary of Modern Proverbs”, ©2012 by Yale University

## Key features

- Over 13,000 quotes and proverbs
- Focus on American sources
- Full text search
- Browse by author or keyword
- Offline access
- Share via social media
- Bookmark and organize entries

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-yale-book-of-quotations/id600808879/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Skimpy

*2021-05-22*

They have a long way to go, there’s not much here.

### 1/5 — Very disappointing

*2020-04-29*

Many of the quotations in this guide are simply titles of books, speeches or excerpts from song lyrics. I am not very impressed with it. Way overpriced!

### 1/5 — Improvement needed

*2019-02-17, version 8.5.1*

1. Please add a dark or sepia background theme. The current light colour theme made my eyes tired easily

2. Why there is an ads in the Setting page? I have paid almost US$10 to buy this app.

### 4/5 — 闪退问题

*2016-08-15*

第一款付费软件，省去了很多个人查找会耗费的时间，很棒的app，但确实时常有闪退问题，希望技术人员能帮忙解决

### 5/5 — 闪退

*2016-08-12*

是很好的app，只是在iphone6上打开太长的页面偶尔闪退，也可能是自己手机的问题

### 5/5 — Excellent resource for college

*2016-02-15*

As a returning student, this app has been a great resource for my college classes. Glad I invested in this app.

### 5/5 — 不错

*2015-12-05*

有蛮多好引言。

### 1/5 — Crashes on opening

*2015-10-20*

The app crashes immediately upon opening.  Fix the app or refund the money people paid.  This is unacceptable.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2015-10-18*

The app closes immediately when you try to open it: it cost too much for this to happen. Why hasn't this been fixed by now?

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2015-09-30*

Quickly closed as soon as I opened it.

## Frequently asked questions about The Yale Book of Quotations

### What is The Yale Book of Quotations?

The Yale Book of Quotations is a paid reference app that provides access to over 13,000 quotes and proverbs. It focuses on American sources and includes content from literary, historical, and popular culture.

### How much does The Yale Book of Quotations cost?

The Yale Book of Quotations is a paid app, priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase grants lifetime usage of the app and its content.

### Can I use The Yale Book of Quotations offline?

Yes, The Yale Book of Quotations offers complete offline use. No internet connection is required to access its collection of quotes and proverbs.

### What devices support The Yale Book of Quotations?

The Yale Book of Quotations is a universal app designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It supports Retina Display for enhanced visuals on compatible devices.

### How often is The Yale Book of Quotations updated?

The Yale Book of Quotations was last updated on December 9, 2019, with version 8.9. While updates may not be frequent, the core content remains a valuable resource.

### What is the age rating for The Yale Book of Quotations?

The Yale Book of Quotations has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### Does The Yale Book of Quotations have ads?

No, The Yale Book of Quotations does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience.

### What kind of quotes does The Yale Book of Quotations include?

The Yale Book of Quotations features a broad range of quotes and proverbs, with a unique emphasis on American sources. Topics span literature, history, popular culture, sports, science, politics, and more.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.9 — 2019-12-09

Fixes iPhone X & 11 layout issues

### 8.7 — 2019-11-26

iOS13 support

### 8.5.1 — 2018-12-07

UI fixes

### 8.5 — 2018-11-26

Layout fixes.
New iPhoneX support.
Hardware keyboard support.

### 8.4 — 2018-01-23

SNS update

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