Usage

This template creates a beautifully formatted quote box. It is designed to be used in articles, user pages, or project pages to highlight a specific quote with proper attribution.

Syntax

{{QT
| quote = The exact text of the quote.
| speaker = Person who said it (or author).
| date = Date the quote was given.
| source = Link or reference to the source.
}}

Parameters

Parameter Description
quote The text of the quote. Do not include quotation marks; the template adds them automatically.
speaker The name of the person, author, or entity who made the quote.
date The date or year the quote was made (e.g., "January 2020" or "2023").
source The source of the quote. You can use a <ref> tag, an external link, or plain text.

Examples

Using <ref> tags (Recommended)

{{QT
| quote = We will destroy everything.
| speaker = Dr Doom
| date = January 2020
| source = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://example.com |title=Sharjeel Imam Speech |access-date=2026-10-04}}</ref>
}}

Renders as:

“We will destroy everything.”

— Dr Doom, January 2020[1]

Using External Links

{{QT
| quote = Knowledge is power.
| speaker = Francis Bacon
| source = [https://example.com Full speech]
}}

Renders as:

“Knowledge is power.”

— Francis BaconFull speech

Using Plain Text

{{QT
| quote = Knowledge is power.
| speaker = Francis Bacon
| source = The Hindu, 2024
}}

Renders as:

“Knowledge is power.”

— Francis BaconThe Hindu, 2024

TemplateData

Creates a styled quote box with attribution.

Template parameters

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
Quotequote

The text of the quote. Do not include quotation marks.

Stringrequired
Speaker / Authorspeaker

The person or entity who said or wrote the quote.

Stringoptional
Datedate

The date or year the quote was given.

Stringoptional
Sourcesource

The source of the quote (use <ref> tags, an external link, or plain text).

Stringoptional
  1. ↑ "Sharjeel Imam Speech". Retrieved 2026-10-04.